Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC - Updated 02 July 2026
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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 Air Education and Training Command is conducting a sole-source procurement with KTF Fire Trainer LLC for specialized renovation, component replacement, and system upgrade services for fire training equipment at Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, with a statement-of-capabilities submission deadline of July 9, 2026 at 1300 CDT. This notice supersedes the previous posting (F1Z5036110G001) to reflect updates to the Justification and Authorization document, finalized July 1, 2026.
The 17th Contracting Squadron intends to award a firm fixed-price contract covering eight contract line items: material and installation for the A-500 Large Frame Aircraft Fire Trainer, O-250 Dumpster Fire Trainer, Car Fire Trainer, and Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer. Work includes furnishing parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, and materials.
KTF Fire Trainer LLC (CAGE 06003), located in Allendale, New Jersey, is the original designer, manufacturer, and installer of the A-500 and O-250 systems. The sole-source justification rests on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1): KTF maintains exclusive ownership of proprietary software, source code, and patented technology integral to system operation and does not license its technology or authorize third-party service providers. Life-safety and liability risks on live-fire propane systems preclude third-party repairs, and Goodfellow's maintenance personnel have received specialized KTF training that would be voided by introducing alternative vendors.
Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating alternative sources, including manufacturer authorization and pricing, by July 9, 2026 to eva.myers@us.af.mil or elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil. The government intends to award the contract by September 30, 2026. Place of performance is Goodfellow AFB, Texas.
Notice text
Previous noticed posted under Notice ID F1Z5036110G001. This is the updated notice to show changes have been made to the J&A.
NOTICE TYPE: Special Notice
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT A SOLE-SOURCE
Description:
The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB, intends to solicit 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 – Updated 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 17th 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 9 July 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
eva.myers@us.af.mil
Secondary:
MSgt Elzara Kimalova
elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil
by 1300 (CDT) on 9 July 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. Updated Sole Source Justification
2. Statement of Work
3. Sole Source Justification Letter of Intent
Files
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ for Fire burn Trainer Renovations at Goodfellow AFB - Amendment | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC | Pre-Solicitation |
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