Lajes Fire Department – Ladder, Pump, ARFF, Nozzle Testing Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA448626Q0007
- Agency
-
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- H242 Equip/Materials Testing- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls
- Place of performance
- 09760 Portugal
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa, seeks comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services for firefighting and life-safety equipment at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, with quotes due August 19, 2026, and questions due August 13, 2026. This is a full and open competition procurement under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), issued as RFQ FA448626Q0007.
Place of performance is Lajes Field, Fire Department, Portugal. The contractor shall test ground ladders (approximately 365 feet total), four structural and Modular Water Supply fire pumps, five Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicles with foam proportioning systems, 550 feet of ultra-high pressure hoses within ARFF vehicles, and 48 nozzles of various types. All testing must comply with the latest editions of applicable National Fire Protection Association standards: NFPA 1932 for ground ladders, NFPA 1911 for structural and MWS fire pumps, NFPA 414/412/460 for ARFF vehicles and foam systems, and NFPA 1962 for nozzles and appliances. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, calibrated equipment, and replacement parts, conduct hazard analysis, provide appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain clean work areas. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. and Portugal holidays.
The contract structure is firm-fixed-price with a base period of eight months (September 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027) plus four consecutive one-year option periods, extending to a maximum of 56 months. Quoters must submit three parts: technical-experience and qualifications demonstrating 3–5 years of relevant experience (pass/fail evaluation), price for base and all option periods, and administrative documentation including SAM.gov registration proof. Award goes to the lowest total evaluated price among technically acceptable offers. Quotes must remain valid for 120 days from receipt. Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov at submission. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Andrea A. Silva; the Contract Specialist is Ms. Jovita E. Salvador.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number FA448626Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Ladder, Pump, ARFF, and Nozzle Testing Services at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and Effective Date 13 March 2026.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and expertise to perform comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services for essential firefighting and life-safety equipment at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This includes ground ladders, fire nozzles, ultra-high pressure hoses within ARFF trucks, and Structural, MWS, and ARFF fire pumps and their associated systems. The Contractor shall comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring all testing procedures and documentation strictly adhere to the most current applicable standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns (Full and Open Competition).
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)
- FOB Point: Destination
- Contract Type: The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.
Quoters are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time a quote is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Once registered, you must remain registered throughout performance until final payment. Visit SAM.gov for information on registration.
SOLICITATION QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically no later than 13 August 2026, at 2:00 PM, UTC-1, local time.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Quotes for this solicitation must be submitted electronically by 19 August 2026, 2:00 PM, UTC-1, local time.
Refer to Solicitation document FA448626Q0007 and related attachments for full details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis - Solicitation FA448626Q0007.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work 8 Aug 26.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Price Schedule.docx | DOCX document |
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