USAFE Fire Trainer Maintenance Services
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Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Ramstein AB, Germany. Due Nov 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 10 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA564127R0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA5641 764 Ess Pk |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310) |
| Product or service code | J069 |
| Place of performance | Ramstein AB, Germany |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (10 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (1)
- USAFE Fire Trainers V2 37 KB
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Description
DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Quote (RFQ). This Sources Sought is part of ongoing Government conducted market research for planning purposes. A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation.
The Government will not provide reimbursement for costs associated with this request. Responses shall be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary; responses will not be returned.
A rough order of magnitude (ROM) also does not constitute a proposal or quote. We as the Government, will treat this as information only. Description of Requirements: The Department of the Air Force, United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), is seeking to identify capable commercial sources, with the specialized technical expertise to perform recurring inspection, preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and winterization/de-winterization services for USAFE’s inventory of specialized fire training simulators.
The scope of work encompasses physical, mechanical, and electrical maintenance across multiple sites within the USAFE Area of Responsibility (AOR), including but not limited to: Aircraft Fire Training Facilities (AFTF) & Mobile Aircraft/Helicopter Trainers (MAFT): Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)-fueled fixed and transportable live-fire mock-ups. Structural Fire Trainers: Multilevel burn buildings, flashover training chambers, and specialized fire props (vehicle, dumpster, and industrial props).
Non-Fire Training Simulators: Confined space and hazardous materials (HazMat) rescue training units. Furhter information can be seen within the PWS attachment of this Sources Sought. Requested Information from Industry: Any interested vendors are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (not to exceed 2 pages) addressing: Company Profile: Name, address, UEI, CAGE code, and active status under NAICS 811310.
Technical Capability: Brief description of your firm's experience in maintaining live-fire training simulators and structural burn facilities. Geographic Reach: Confirmation of your capability to support maintenance operations at multiple USAFE installations across Europe (e.g., Germany, United Kingdom, Italy). Feedback: Any industry feedback or questions regarding the scope of work or potential performance barriers in the European theater.
Any interested party can submit questions, concerns, or capability statements to the Contact Information within this Sources Sought.
Contracting contact
- Capt Kevin Sheedy · [email protected]
- Martina Honneffer · [email protected] · 06315368856
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 811310, a business counts as small if it has no more than $12.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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The Department of the Air Force awarded $83.4 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were The Boeing Company, The Boeing Company and Raytheon Company. See what Air Force is buying now.
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