The Air Force needs a small business to provide Portable Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Live Fire Trainer and operator services.
Key Details
The Air Force needs a Portable Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Live Fire Trainer and operator to train and maintain Aircraft Firefighter certifications in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1003 and 1403, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 requirements. The trainer will be used for live fire training evolutions for F&ES personnel over a period of 5 days, bi-annually in April and August. The contract should cover a period of 5 years.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your proposal by July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM MDT via the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation requirements and ensure you can meet the needs of the Air Force.