Car Fire Prop

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command at Little Rock Air Force Base is procuring a life-size car fire prop system designed to simulate real-world vehicle fires for firefighter training purposes. The comprehensive system includes a steel car mockup with multiple independent burn zones, wireless propane control system, water cooling capabilities, and a fully equipped red aluminum trailer with propane storage tanks and supporting equipment. The contractor must provide the complete fire training prop, trailer, training for at least 10 personnel, and all required accessories in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, with the system meeting NFPA 1402 compliance standards. The government will evaluate offers using a two-step process that first ranks responsive offers by price, then conducts technical capability assessments starting with the lowest-priced offer until at least three receive an "Acceptable" rating. The solicitation was posted on August 28, 2025, with proposals due by September 8, 2025, and includes Amendment A00001 that modified certain clauses to enable proper completion of offeror representations.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and PSC 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The contract requires delivery to Building 239 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, with a performance period of 120 days and includes a one-year manufacturer warranty on all equipment. Key specifications include a car mockup measuring at least 180" long x 72" wide x 55" high, equipped with at least three independent burn zones, functional doors and compartments, and a trailer with dual 100-120 gallon propane tanks. The system must feature wireless remote control capabilities, multi-stage flame operations, and comprehensive safety systems including water cooling and independent pilot burners. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the sophisticated nature of the fire training equipment and associated trailer system suggests a substantial procurement investment for this specialized firefighter training capability.