Semi-Annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers, Aviano AB, Italy FA568225Q8034
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Semi-annual inspections and certifications of the Aircraft & Structural Live Fire Trainers used at Aviano Air Base, Italy. This is market research to assess whether qualified contractors can perform semi-annual inspections and certifications; no solicitation package is available yet, and attachments contain additional details.
Notice of sole-source intent to award for semi-annual inspection and minor repair services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers at Aviano to a single contractor. This is not a solicitation; no competitive quotes will be accepted. The action would be under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the PWS outlining the work. The government invites written inquiries and evidence that competition would be advantageous, but currently intends to award without competitive bids. This represents a shift from initial market research to a planned sole-source award to the identified contractor; responses should be submitted by the specified deadline through the designated government contacts.
This is a request for information only. This is not a request for quote and there is no solicitation package available at this time. The 31st Contracting Office is conducting market research to determine the availability and capability of qualified contractors to provide semi-annual inspections and certifications of the Aircraft & Structural Live Fire Trainers for 31ST CES/CEF of Aviano Air Base, Italy. The intent of this Sources Sought is to identify potential qualified contractors and market capabilities. See Attachments for more details.
From Sources Sought posted on Jul 23, 2025NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The 31 Contracting Squadron (CONS) located at Aviano Air Base, Italy is issuing this Notice to inform industry contractors of the Government s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(i). The intended Contractor is KFT Fire Trainer GMbH UK In consideration of the circumstances of the contract action, KFT Fire Trainer GMbH UK. is the only source that can provide a Semi-annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers IAW the PWS dated 31 July 2025. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541990-All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services The Product of Service Code for this requirement is J042- MAI NT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive quotes. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing not later than 16:00 AM Rome, Italy Local Time on 18 August, 2025 to the below reported email addresses: Mr Adam Bernas (adam.bernas@us.af.mil) Ms. Melissa Maurhart (melissa.maurhart.it@us.af.mil) Mr Robert Putman (robert.putman@us.af.mil) Ms. Cristina Moro (cristina.moro.1.it@us.af.mil ). The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.
From Special Notice posted on Aug 13, 2025Notice history
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Special Notice LATEST Posted Aug 13, 2025View changes (4)
- Title: Semi-Annual Inspection Service Contract of Aircraft Structural Live Fire Trainers → Semi-Annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers, Aviano AB, Italy
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Special Notice
- Response Deadline: Jul 30, 2025 → Aug 18, 2025
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