Semi-Annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers, Aviano AB, Italy
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q8034
- Agency
-
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- J042 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equip- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equip; Environ Protect Equip/Matls
- Place of performance
- Aviano 33081 Italy
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 has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract for semi-annual inspection and minor repair services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 31st Contracting Squadron intends to award this contract under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures to KFT Fire Trainer GMbH - UK as the sole source provider. The contract falls under NAICS code 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and involves maintenance, repair, and rebuild of fire fighting, rescue, and safety equipment. This notice serves as an informational announcement rather than a formal solicitation or request for competitive quotes.
The sole source justification is based on KFT Fire Trainer GMbH - UK being identified as the original manufacturer of the Aircraft & Structural Live Fire Trainers with proprietary software that limits vendor alternatives to provide the required services. The inspection process involves 61 specific inspection actions covering electrical systems, mechanical components, safety checks, and documentation to ensure compliance with national fire protection standards. Market research revealed only two potential vendors, with KFT being the only viable option capable of providing both remote and on-site maintenance and certification services. Contractors wishing to challenge this sole source determination must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, with all written inquiries due by 16:00 Rome time on August 18, 2025. No solicitation document is available, and no awards will be made based on unsolicited quotations received in response to this notice.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
The 31 Contracting Squadron (CONS) located at Aviano Air Base, Italy is issuing this Notice to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(i).
The intended Contractor is KFT Fire Trainer GMbH – UK
In consideration of the circumstances of the contract action, KFT Fire Trainer GMbH – UK. is the only source that can provide a Semi-annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers IAW the PWS dated 31 July 2025.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541990-All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The Product of Service Code for this requirement is J042- MAI NT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS
This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive quotes. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only.
No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing not later than 16:00 AM Rome, Italy Local Time on 18 August, 2025 to the below reported email addresses:
Mr Adam Bernas (adam.bernas@us.af.mil)
Ms. Melissa Maurhart (melissa.maurhart.it@us.af.mil)
Mr Robert Putman (robert.putman@us.af.mil)
Ms. Cristina Moro (cristina.moro.1.it@us.af.mil ).
The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - SAP Single Source_Aircraft Structural Live Fire Trainers_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Semi-Annual Inspection Service Contract of Aircraft Structural Live Fire Trainers | Pre-Solicitation |
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