Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO SOLE-SOURCE

Description:

The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm fixed-price contract for a requirement that is to procure specialized renovation, component replacement, and system upgrade services for the existing Dumpster and Large frame aircraft fire training systems located at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX. The work to be performed under this contract and in accordance with this Statement of Work shall consist of furnishing all necessary parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, and materials.

Below is the anticipated CLIN structure for the requirement.

CLINS:

CLIN 0001 – Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade - Material

CLIN 0002 – Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade - Installation

CLIN 0003 – Dumpster Fire Trainer - Material

CLIN 0004 – Dumpster Fire Trainer - Installation

CLIN 0005 – Car Fire Trainer Upgrade - Material

CLIN 0006 – Car Fire Trainer Upgrade - Installation

CLIN 0007 – Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer - Material

CLIN 0008 – Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer - Installation

All services will be provided by:

KTF Fire Trainer LLC

5 Pearl CT Unit D

Allendale, New Jersey

07401-1656, United States

CAGE: 06003

Justification: This acquisition will be a sole source firm fixed-price contract because it intends to procure comprehensive maintenance support, specialized repairs, and proprietary software updates for the A-500 Large Frame Aircraft Fire Trainer and O-250 computer controlled propane-fueled firefighter trainers at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX. As the original designer, manufacturer, and installer of the A-500 and O-250 mockups, KFT is the sole provider equipped with the necessary resources, materials, and specialized equipment to fully support these trainers. Please refer to Attachment 1 – Sole Source Justification for additional details.

The Government is not aware of any other vendors that are authorized by KTF Fire Trainer LLC to provide these services without compromising the required criteria cited in the sole source justification letter.

The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the guidelines of RFO Parts 6 and 12. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with KTF Fire Trainer LLC in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, (a) Authority, (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1).

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide this product without compromising the required criteria, you may submit a statement of capabilities that may be considered by the 17 th Contracting Squadron.

A statement of capabilities must include the details of the parts listed above including manufacturer authorization, and a price list. These requirements shall be received by 1300 (CDT) on 16 June 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required equipment while also be authorized by the manufacturer.

The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be provided via email and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to:

Primary:

SrA Eva Myers

Contracting Specialist

eva.myers@us.af.mil

Secondary:

TSgt Elzara Kimalova

Contracting Officer

elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil

by 1300 (CDT) on 16 June 2026.

The 17th Contracting Squadron intends to award this contract by 30 September 2026.

Contracting Office Address:

17 CONS/PKB

Bldg. 707

210 Scherz Blvd.

Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908

Place of Performance:

Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

Attachments:

1. Sole Source Justification Letter of Intent

2. Statement of Work

3. Sole Source Justification

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