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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC - Updated 02 July 2026   2

ID: F1Z5036110G001 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  95%
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Description

Previous noticed posted under Notice ID F1Z5036110G001. This is the updated notice to show changes have been made to the J&A.

NOTICE TYPE: Special Notice
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT A SOLE-SOURCE

Description:
The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB, intends to solicit 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 Updated 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 17th 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 9 July 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
eva.myers@us.af.mil

Secondary:
MSgt Elzara Kimalova
elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil

by 1300 (CDT) on 9 July 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. Updated Sole Source Justification
2. Statement of Work
3. Sole Source Justification Letter of Intent

Background
The 17th Contracting Squadron/PKB at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, intends to solicit a sole source firm fixed-price contract for specialized renovation, component replacement, and system upgrade services for existing fire training systems at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy.

This acquisition aims to procure comprehensive maintenance support, specialized repairs, and proprietary software updates for the A-500 Large Frame Aircraft Fire Trainer and O-250 propane-fueled firefighter trainers. KTF Fire Trainer LLC is the original designer and manufacturer of these systems, making them uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all necessary parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, and materials required for the following tasks:
1. Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade - Material
2. Large Frame Aircraft Trainer Upgrade - Installation
3. Dumpster Fire Trainer - Material
4. Dumpster Fire Trainer - Installation
5. Car Fire Trainer Upgrade - Material
6. Car Fire Trainer Upgrade - Installation
7. Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer - Material
8. Pressure Vessel Fire Trainer - Installation.

The work includes fabricating and installing mock-ups, equipment, piping, wiring, valves (mechanical and electric), sensors as required to update various fire trainers which are propane fired. The contractor must ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards during execution.

Period of Performance
The contractor shall have a total of 270 calendar days to complete the fabrication, delivery, and installation of all work associated with the burn trainers.

Place of Performance
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy at Goodfellow AFB, TX.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate capability by providing evidence of manufacturer authorization for the parts listed in the CLIN structure along with a price list. The contractor must also comply with safety regulations as outlined by OSHA and Air Force standards.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
July 2, 2026, 5:48 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$750,000 - $1,800,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
61% of similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force had a set-aside.
On 7/2/26 Air Education and Training Command issued Special Notice F1Z5036110G001 for Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source to KTF Fire Trainer LLC - Updated 02 July 2026 due 7/10/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Eva Myers   Profile
Phone
(325) 654-5871

Secondary Contact

Name
MSgt Elzara Kimalova   Profile
Phone
(325) 654-3804

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AETC > FA3030 17 CONS CC
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA3030
Source Organization Code
100227450
Last Updated
July 2, 2026
Last Updated By
elzara.kimalova@us.af.mil
Archive Date
July 10, 2026