1501-25-R-RFIN-00002

The Mississippi State Fire Academy is seeking a sole-source procurement for a Structural Fire Training Upgrades project through Request for Proposal 1501-25-R-RFIN-00002, covering Hinds County and Jackson City jurisdictions. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade to the existing burn building, specifically a T-2000 Fire Training System from KFT Fire Trainer, LLC, which includes designing and installing new fire training mock-ups with integrated flashovers, thermal lining, non-fire props, and advanced safety control systems. The training system will feature multiple fire scenario props including kitchen, bed, couch, attic, hallway, and paint locker configurations, utilizing LPG propane vapor and complying with NFPA 1402 (2019) standards. Key deliverables include complete system design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, documentation, and two days of operator training, with a five-year preventive maintenance agreement. The procurement timeline includes publication of the Notice of Intent on June 18 and June 25, 2025, with a response deadline for potential objectors set for July 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and a Notice of Award scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST.

The procurement is a direct sole-source acquisition with KFT Fire Trainer, LLC, justified by the company's proprietary software, intellectual property, and status as the original system designer and manufacturer for the Mississippi Fire Academy. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The existing infrastructure includes a current burn building that will be modified, with KFT responsible for extending fuel and electrical services to new training props. The total project value is $1,329,575, with a payment structure of 30% invoiced upon order and 70% invoiced upon trainer acceptance and completion of training. The procurement includes a standard one-year warranty, 24/7 technical support, and five years of preventive maintenance with one annual visit. KFT will provide operation and maintenance manuals, removal of existing systems, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive training for the new fire training system.