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MAFT -Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services FA448626RFI001

Solicitation FA448626RFI001 Copied Notice ID 2b97ee55769248b38fb53e32ca64f1db Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA4486 765 ABS CONF
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Posted
Feb 27, 2026
Deadline
Mar 16, 2026
Set-aside
None
NAICS
811310
PSC
J042

Summary

AI-generated · Feb 28, 2026

Provide all specialized tools, equipment, and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair the Lajes Field Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) to keep it serviceable and prevent deterioration of operational effectiveness. Work must follow the applicable Performance Work Statement and Air Force TO 35E1-2-13-1 for Aircraft Live Fire Training Facilities, along with commercial standards, manufacturers’ recommendations, procedures, technical data, and relevant local, state, and federal requirements. Note that the MAFT uses butane gas (not propane).

Submit a capability statement (max three pages) including your company name and contact details, Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, expression of interest in future offers, and demonstrated ability to perform all required inspections and preventive maintenance per the draft PWS and Appendix 1A - USAF Live MAFT Inspection & Testing Requirements. Include any recommendations on the draft PWS. This request is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a contract or a commitment to pay for information; responses help shape the acquisition strategy.

FA448626RFI001 - Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services This is a Request for Information (RFI). The 765th Air Base Squadron, 65th Contracting Flight (765 ABS/CONF) is posting this RFI to determine potential sources capable of providing all specialized tools, equipment, and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair the Lajes Field Air Force Base Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT). The goal is to ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. Responses to the present notice do not constitute an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Services Description: The Contractor shall provide all specialized tools, equipment, and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair the Lajes Field Air Force Base Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) in a manner that will ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. The Contractor shall comply with this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Air Force Technical Order (TO) 35E1-2-13-1 (latest version in effect at the time utilized) Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Aircraft Live Fire Training Facilities (AFTF), commercial standards, manufacturers recommendations, procedures, technical data, and local, state, and federal guidelines as applicable to the work involved. NOTE: The Lajes Field MAFT is fueled by Butane gas, not Propane. Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1), which provides a description of the service scope. Capability Statement: Please provide a statement, limited to three (3) pages, addressing the following: Offerors name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. A statement of the offeror s interest in submitting an offer on the solicitation when it is issued. A statement of the offeror s capability to perform all required inspections and preventive maintenance in accordance with commercial standards, the attached draft PWS and Appendix 1A - USAF Live MAFT Inspection & Testing Requirements. Please provide your recommendations regarding the draft PWS. The Capability Statement for this RFI should provide a short statement regarding the company s ability to demonstrate existing experience in relation to the service specified herein. Submission of a Capability Statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. This request is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Please submit your response to the 765 ABS/CONF/PKA office by e-mail no later than 14:00 Azores Local Time on 16 March 2026. Submit the response to: Ms. Tania A. Cardoso, Contracting Officer, tania.cardoso.2.pt@us.af.mil and 65conf.lgc.all@us.af.mil

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 27, 2026

Updated Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) - 18 Dec 2025 draft FA448626RFI001 - Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer Maintenance Services This is a Request for Information (RFI). The 765th Air Base Squadron, 65th Contracting Flight (765 ABS/CONF) is posting this RFI to determine potential sources capable of providing all specialized tools, equipment, and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair the Lajes Field Air Force Base Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT). The goal is to ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. Responses to the present notice do not constitute an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Services Description: The Contractor shall provide all specialized tools, equipment, and qualified labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair the Lajes Field Air Force Base Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) in a manner that will ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. The Contractor shall comply with this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Air Force Technical Order (TO) 35E1-2-13-1 (latest version in effect at the time utilized) Operation and Maintenance Instructions for Aircraft Live Fire Training Facilities (AFTF), commercial standards, manufacturers recommendations, procedures, technical data, and local, state, and federal guidelines as applicable to the work involved. NOTE: The Lajes Field MAFT is fueled by Butane gas, not Propane. Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1), which provides a description of the service scope. Capability Statement: Please provide a statement, limited to three (3) pages, addressing the following: Offerors name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. A statement of the offeror s interest in submitting an offer on the solicitation when it is issued. A statement of the offeror s capability to perform all required inspections and preventive maintenance in accordance with commercial standards, the attached draft PWS and Appendix 1A - USAF Live MAFT Inspection & Testing Requirements. Please provide your recommendations regarding the draft PWS. The Capability Statement for this RFI should provide a short statement regarding the company s ability to demonstrate existing experience in relation to the service specified herein. Submission of a Capability Statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. This request is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Please submit your response to the 765 ABS/CONF/PKA office by e-mail no later than 14:00 Azores Local Time on 16 March 2026. Submit the response to: Ms. Tania A. Cardoso, Contracting Officer, tania.cardoso.2.pt@us.af.mil and 65conf.lgc.all@us.af.mil

From Sources Sought posted on Mar 02, 2026

Notice history

2
  1. Sources Sought Posted Feb 27, 2026
  2. Sources Sought LATEST Posted Mar 02, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated

Details

Solicitation number FA448626RFI001
Notice ID 2b97ee55769248b38fb53e32ca64f1db
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) J042
NAICS 811310
Place of performance Lajes Field, Azores
Archive date Mar 31, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

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Contacts

primary
Tania Cardoso

Email

Phone

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
U
S
AIR FORCES IN EUROPE
FA4486 765 ABS CONF

Place of Performance

Lajes Field, Azores
PRT

Dates

Posted Feb 27, 2026 5 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Mar 16, 2026 4 months ago