Fire Box - Presolicitation/Sources Sought
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FireBoxPresolicitation
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment
- Place of performance
- Offutt AFB, Nebraska 68123, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command's 55th Civil Engineering Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base is seeking sources for a burn box trainer for firefighter training, with responses due by September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST. The procurement is anticipated to be set-aside for small businesses.
Place of performance is Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The trainer must comply with NFPA 1801, 1403, and 1700 standards and support realistic, consistent training in thermal imaging, ventilation, tactical fire attack, and fire behavior. The equipment must accommodate one- and two-story burns with operable doors and windows, methods to isolate and reconfigure interior spaces, a ventilated garage space, and a portable metal stand for eye-level use at approximately four feet height. The two-story structure should measure approximately 3 feet wide by 2.75 feet deep by 3 feet tall at peak; the one-story garage approximately 1.75 feet wide by 2 feet deep by 2 feet tall. Deliverables include a swivel bar with lifting crank, assembly tools, a prop pike pole, water application method, fuel loads, instructor reference materials, thermal imaging guides, and a comprehensive train-the-trainer course covering prop operation, operational capabilities, fire behavior dynamics, and practical thermal imaging applications. All training materials must be delivered on an external drive.
Preliminary market research indicates Max Fire Training, Inc. as a potential sole source; however, all responsible sources may submit quotations. The contract will award to the lowest price technically acceptable vendor. NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing); PSC 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment). Submit responses to Daniel Kuchar (daniel.kuchar@us.af.mil) and SrA Robert Armstrong (robert.armstrong.23@us.af.mil).
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
MAX FIRE BOX PHASE II
OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA
28 AUGUST 2026
Overview:
The 55th Civil Engineering Squadron/CEIAR at Offutt AFB is seeking responses to a sources sought notice for a box burner, providing the capability of realistic, consistent training in thermal imaging, ventilation, tactical fire attack, and fire behavior. This sources sought notice is being issued for market research purposes to aid in determining the capability of industry. A draft Statement of Work is included in this document.
Instructions:
Interested parties shall submit a response to this sources sought showing the following:
1. Interest
- Interested parties shall submit a brief statement showing their interest in a potential future contract of a similar nature and scope.
2. Technical capability
- Interested parties shall submit a Burn Box Trainer capability statement or narrative showing they can fulfill all specification listed in the “Burn Trainer” section of the draft Statement of Work.
- Offeror may include comments or questions in their response that would be helpful in better understanding the proposed project scope.
Interested parties shall submit a response to this sources sought notice via email to Mr. Daniel Kuchar (daniel.kuchar@us.af.mil) and SrA Robert Armstrong (robert.armstrong.23@us.af.mil) no later than 11 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Need - FireBox.pdf | ||
| Presolicitation Notice - Fire Box.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Notice - Fire Box.pdf |
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