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

Location: Texas
Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Due: Jun 16, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Solicitation No: F1Z5036110G001
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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC
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F1Z5036110G001
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
Office
FA3030 17 CONS CC
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 11, 2026 03:11 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Jun 16, 2026 01:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 22, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: J069 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332311 - Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Goodfellow AFB , TX 76908
    USA
Description

NOTICE TYPE: Special Notice

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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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS 210 SCHERZ BLVD
  • GOODFELLOW AFB , TX 76908-4705
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • Jun 11, 2026 03:11 pm CDTPresolicitation (Original)

Related Document

Jul 2, 2026[Special Notice (Original)] Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC - Updated 02 July 2026
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