Sources Sought - Mobile Aircraft Fire Training (MAFT)

The Air Force 460th Contracting Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (FA254326R0003) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) system, staffed by at least one instructor and one operator, to conduct semi‑annual live‑fire training for 42 Buckley firefighters. The contractor must deliver a minimum of six LPG‑powered, remote‑controlled fire scenarios—including cockpit, engine intake, wing fuel tank, nose landing‑gear, afterburner, and main‑wheel/brake fires—plus classroom instruction over five consecutive days. Training must simulate realistic aircraft fires ranging from small fighter jets (e.g., F‑16) to large transports (e.g., C‑5, C‑17, 747). Performance will be measured against complaint‑based thresholds (e.g., “Excellent” = 0 complaints, “Unsatisfactory” > 3 complaints) and validated per FAR 52.212‑4 procedures. The government will furnish facilities, training pads, electrical power, water, and propane at no cost; the contractor is responsible for all other equipment, schedule development, and quality‑control plans. Responses must include company name, address, point of contact, CAGE/UEID, socioeconomic status, capabilities statement, and any applicable contract‑vehicle schedule numbers, and be submitted by 16:00 ET on 4 Mar 2026 with the Sources‑Sought identification in the subject line.

Notice ID

09835aab1f3b4fc0ba78d59d17068f49

Solicitation Number

FA254326R0003

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

4210