Semi-Annual Inspection Service Contract of Aircraft Structural Live Fire Trainers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- 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, through the 31st Contracting Office, is conducting market research for a Semi-Annual Inspection Service Contract for Aircraft Structural Live Fire Trainers at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform comprehensive semi-annual inspections and certifications of two live fire training structures: an Aircraft Live Fire Trainer and a Burn House Fire Trainer. The scope encompasses detailed technical inspections of 61 specific items including electrical systems, mechanical components, safety features, and structural integrity, with requirements to document findings, identify discrepancies, and provide corrective action recommendations. Interested contractors must submit a ten-page capability response by July 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central European Time, including capability statements, past performance details, responses to specific technical questions, and company information. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide DUNS numbers and CAGE codes, with the Air Force emphasizing safety compliance, environmental standards, and adherence to specific technical orders and fire protection association guidelines.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent or current contractors are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract structure is planned as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a base year and four option years, totaling a potential five-year performance period. The service requirement involves two site visits per year for the semi-annual inspections of the two training structures at the Italian air base. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this Sources Sought notice, as this represents an information-gathering phase rather than a formal solicitation. The contract timeline spans multiple years through the option periods, providing ongoing inspection and certification services to maintain the operational readiness and safety compliance of the live fire training facilities.
Notice text
This is a request for information only. This is not a request for quote and there is no solicitation package available at
this time. The 31st Contracting Office is conducting market research to determine the availability and capability of
qualified contractors to provide semi-annual inspections and certifications of the Aircraft & Structural Live Fire Trainers for 31ST CES/CEF of Aviano Air Base, Italy. The intent of this Sources Sought is to identify potential qualified contractors and market capabilities.
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCES SOUGHT RFI 23 July 2025.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers, Aviano AB, Italy | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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