ARFF Vehicle Lease

This Special Notice, posted on December 1, 2025, by the Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command, concerns the lease of one Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Crash Vehicle for Cannon Air Force Base. The procurement is structured as a single-source acquisition for a critical fire department need. The lease period is established for 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 5 months. This notice reflects an urgent operational requirement stemming from significant maintenance issues within the existing fleet. The contracting officer has determined that competitive procurement is not feasible given the specialized nature of the equipment and critical operational demands.

The primary objective of this procurement is to address a severe shortage of operational crash trucks at Cannon Air Force Base, where five of seven vehicles are currently in maintenance, leaving only two operational vehicles to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for aircraft rescue and firefighting response. The estimated contract cost is $83,000 for the initial lease period, with the contract having an effective date from March 1 to December 31, 2025. Based on extensive market research, Company Two Fire has been identified as the sole source provider meeting the required specifications for the ARFF P-19 1,500 crash vehicle. This Special Notice falls under the Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV Rental and Leasing category (NAICS 532120) and represents a simplified acquisition justification under FAR regulations. Due to the special notice designation, this opportunity may not be open to competitive bidding, and contractors should refer to the supporting documentation for specific requirements and acquisition procedures.