Sources Sought - Peterson SFB Vertical Ventilation Trainer

Peterson Space Force Base is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing specialized vertical ventilation training equipment to enhance firefighter training capabilities for personnel stationed at the base and within the broader local area. The Department of the Air Force Space Command is seeking vendors who can manufacture or sell vertical ventilation trainers that meet specific technical requirements outlined in the salient characteristics specification. The equipment must be a metal-framed structure designed to create a 12' by 8' simulated roof surface using 8-foot 2x4 boards and three 4' by 8' plywood sheets, with an adjustable slope/pitch to simulate various roof conditions and the ability to accommodate a standard firefighting roof ladder. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and PSC 6910 (Training Aids). Vendors must submit detailed responses to nine specific questions by July 31, 2025 at 09:00 AM Mountain Time via email to the Contract Officer, addressing topics such as delivery times, equipment certifications, contract vehicle availability, warranty details, and installation responsibilities.

This sources sought notice does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors registered on Sam.gov. The small business size standard for NAICS code 339999 is 550 employees, though no specific incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The trainer must include critical safety features such as safety rails or chains to prevent falling during training exercises and must be mountable on a standard ISO shipping container. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the sources sought notice, as this market research phase is intended to help the government determine the appropriate procurement method and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The responses will be used to assess market capabilities and refine the government's acquisition strategy for this specialized firefighter training equipment.