Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA448626Q0004
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- PSC
- J042 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equip- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equip; Environ Protect Equip/Matls
- Place of performance
- Lajes Field Azores 09720 Portugal
- Points of contact
-
- 765th Contracting 65conf.lgc.all@us.af.mil
- Tania Cardoso tania.cardoso.2.pt@us.af.mil +351295576173
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 maintenance services for a Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer at Lajes Field, Portugal, with quotes due June 3, 2026 and questions due May 27, 2026. This is a full and open competition RFQ for commercial services under FAR Part 12, issued as Firm Fixed Price, with no small business set-aside.
Place of performance is Lajes Field, Portugal (Aerogare Civil das Lajes, 9760-251). The contractor shall provide all specialized tools, equipment, and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair one Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (Kidde MA-500 model) and associated equipment including butane tank, generator, and air compressor. The MAFT is fueled by butane gas rather than propane. Work must comply with Air Force Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1, applicable NFPA standards (54, 58, 70, 405, 1003, 1402, 1403), commercial standards, manufacturers' recommendations, and local and federal guidelines. Semi-annual inspections are required (not exceeding 180 days between visits). Minor repairs restoring full operating capability are included; major repairs exceeding $3,500 in parts costs are excluded and must be reported to the Field Representative.
The contractor must demonstrate 3 to 5 years of experience maintaining aircraft fire training facilities with 1 to 3 job references and must provide certifications showing technicians hold Master Plumber and Master Electrician certifications issued by a US State or similar authority. All quoters must be registered in SAM.gov at submission and remain registered throughout performance. Quotes must be submitted in EUR currency and remain valid for 90 days. Period of Performance runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (base year) with four optional one-year periods through June 30, 2031. The contract is a re-acquisition; the incumbent contract was FA448622P0002. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price; award goes to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. NAICS is 811310; PSC is J042. Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 extended deadlines and published Q&A documents (May and June 2026).
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 0003 - Publicize the list of questions and answers- updated
1. The purpose of this amendment is to publicize the List of Questions and Answers – June 2026 – attachment 4.
Amendment 0002 - Publicize the list of questions and answers
1. The purpose of this amendment is to publicize the List of Questions and Answers – May 2026 – attachment 3.
Amendment 0001 - Extend Quotes and submission of questions due date.
1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date from 5 May 2026 to 3 June 2026 and extend the due date to submit questions from 15 April 2026 to 27 May 2026.
2. Technical Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be provided via Amendment 0002, anticipated for release in late May 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12.
3. The Period of Performance (PoP) is hereby revised to start 1 July 2026 (previously 1 June 2026). The Pricing Schedule reflects the updated dates for the Base Year and all Option Years. Please review the attached Amendment 0001 for FA448626Q0004.
The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services, at Lajes Field, Portugal. Please refer to the attached the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation and in the Performance Work Statement, for a more detailed description of this service - attachment 1.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0002 - Publicize the list of questions and answers
1. The purpose of this amendment is to publicize the List of Questions and Answers – May 2026 – attachment 3.
Amendment 0001 - Extend Quotes and submission of questions due date.
1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date from 5 May 2026 to 3 June 2026 and extend the due date to submit questions from 15 April 2026 to 27 May 2026.
2. Technical Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be provided via Amendment 0002, anticipated for release in late May 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12.
3. The Period of Performance (PoP) is hereby revised to start 1 July 2026 (previously 1 June 2026). The Pricing Schedule reflects the updated dates for the Base Year and all Option Years. Please review the attached Amendment 0001 for FA448626Q0004.
The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services, at Lajes Field, Portugal. Please refer to the attached the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation and in the Performance Work Statement, for a more detailed description of this service - attachment 1.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001 - Extend Quotes and submission of questions due date.
1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date from 5 May 2026 to 3 June 2026 and extend the due date to submit questions from 15 April 2026 to 27 May 2026.
2. Technical Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be provided via Amendment 0002, anticipated for release in late May 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12.
3. The Period of Performance (PoP) is hereby revised to start 1 July 2026 (previously 1 June 2026). The Pricing Schedule reflects the updated dates for the Base Year and all Option Years. Please review the attached Amendment 0001 for FA448626Q0004.
The Contractor shall provide non-personal services to Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services, at Lajes Field, Portugal. Please refer to the attached the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation and in the Performance Work Statement, for a more detailed description of this service - attachment 1.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number FA448626Q0004 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services. The Contractor shall provide all specialized tools and equipment and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain and repair the Lajes Field Air Force Base Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) in a manner that will ensure their serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. The Contractor shall comply with this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Air Force Technical Order (TO) 35E1-2-13-1 (latest version in effect at the time utilized) Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Aircraft Live Fire Training Facilities (AFTF), commercial standards, manufacturers’ recommendations, procedures, and technical data, and local, state, and federal guidelines as applicable to the work involved. NOTE: Lajes Field MAFT is fueled by Butane gas, instead of Propane.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
This procurement is a full and open competition, with a NAICS code of 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract IAW RFO 16.202, to the responsible offeror conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, while meeting all standards set forth in this document and all the attachments provided for this requirement. Offerors are required to fill out the pricing schedule below to be considered for award of the Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services contract.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION: This is a non-personal service requirement to provide Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services, at Lajes Field, Portugal. Check the Performance Work Statement, for a more detailed description of this service (Attachment 1).
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