Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC
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- Solicitation number
- F1Z5036110G001
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332311 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Goodfellow AFB, Texas 76908, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 17th Contracting Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to KTF Fire Trainer LLC for specialized renovation, component replacement, and system upgrade services for fire training systems, with a capability statement deadline of June 16, 2026 and an anticipated award date of September 30, 2026.
Work is performed at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, Texas. The contractor will renovate and upgrade the A-500 Large Frame Aircraft Fire Trainer, O-250 computer-controlled propane-fueled Dumpster Fire Trainer, Car Fire Trainer, and Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer. Scope includes control station renovations, complete water system overhauls with removal and replacement of all water lines and piping, electrical infrastructure upgrades including removal of legacy components and installation of new wiring and conduit, and combustion system replacement including propane control valves, burner management systems, and interlock pilot light systems for both interior and ground fuel fire scenarios. The contractor will furnish all necessary parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, and materials.
The contract is structured as eight CLINs in material-and-installation pairs: Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade (CLINs 0001–0002), Dumpster Fire Trainer (CLINs 0003–0004), Car Fire Trainer Upgrade (CLINs 0005–0006), and Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer (CLINs 0007–0008).
Sole-source authority is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). KTF Fire Trainer LLC, as the original designer and manufacturer, exclusively owns proprietary software, source code, and patented technology; the Government cites life-safety and liability risks from unauthorized third-party repairs on live-fire propane systems and notes that market research confirmed no alternative sources possess the legal rights or technical capability to perform the required work. KTF Fire Trainer LLC is located in Allendale, New Jersey (CAGE 06003). Interested parties may submit capability statements by 1300 CDT on June 16, 2026 to eva.myers@us.af.mil or elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil, including manufacturer authorization details and a price list; the Government notes this is not a request for quotes and will consider information solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.
Notice text
NOTICE TYPE: Special Notice
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO SOLE-SOURCE
Description:
The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm fixed-price contract for a requirement that is to procure specialized renovation, component replacement, and system upgrade services for the existing Dumpster and Large frame aircraft fire training systems located at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX. The work to be performed under this contract and in accordance with this Statement of Work shall consist of furnishing all necessary parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, and materials.
Below is the anticipated CLIN structure for the requirement.
CLINS:
CLIN 0001 – Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade - Material
CLIN 0002 – Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade - Installation
CLIN 0003 – Dumpster Fire Trainer - Material
CLIN 0004 – Dumpster Fire Trainer - Installation
CLIN 0005 – Car Fire Trainer Upgrade - Material
CLIN 0006 – Car Fire Trainer Upgrade - Installation
CLIN 0007 – Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer - Material
CLIN 0008 – Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer - Installation
All services will be provided by:
KTF Fire Trainer LLC
5 Pearl CT Unit D
Allendale, New Jersey
07401-1656, United States
CAGE: 06003
Justification: This acquisition will be a sole source firm fixed-price contract because it intends to procure comprehensive maintenance support, specialized repairs, and proprietary software updates for the A-500 Large Frame Aircraft Fire Trainer and O-250 computer controlled propane-fueled firefighter trainers at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX. As the original designer, manufacturer, and installer of the A-500 and O-250 mockups, KFT is the sole provider equipped with the necessary resources, materials, and specialized equipment to fully support these trainers. Please refer to Attachment 1 – Sole Source Justification for additional details.
The Government is not aware of any other vendors that are authorized by KTF Fire Trainer LLC to provide these services without compromising the required criteria cited in the sole source justification letter.
The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the guidelines of RFO Parts 6 and 12. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with KTF Fire Trainer LLC in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, (a) Authority, (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1).
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide this product without compromising the required criteria, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by the 17 th Contracting Squadron.
A statement of capabilities must include the details of the parts listed above including manufacturer authorization, and a price list. These requirements shall be received by 1300 (CDT) on 16 June 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required equipment while also be authorized by the manufacturer.
The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be provided via email and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to:
Primary:
SrA Eva Myers
Contracting Specialist
eva.myers@us.af.mil
Secondary:
TSgt Elzara Kimalova
Contracting Officer
elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil
by 1300 (CDT) on 16 June 2026.
The 17th Contracting Squadron intends to award this contract by 30 September 2026.
Contracting Office Address:
17 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 707
210 Scherz Blvd.
Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908
Place of Performance:
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
Attachments:
1. Sole Source Justification Letter of Intent
2. Statement of Work
3. Sole Source Justification
Files
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ for Fire burn Trainer Renovations at Goodfellow AFB - Amendment | Solicitation | |
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC - Updated 02 July 2026 | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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