Sources Sought - Mobile Aircraft Fire Training (MAFT)

The U.S. Air Force 460th Contracting Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base (BSFB) is seeking potential vendors for a Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) to provide training to 42 Buckley SFB firefighters semi-annually in aircraft live fire scenarios. The contractor will provide a minimum of one instructor and one MAFT operator, and the training will include six LPG remote-controlled fires, a cockpit fire, engine intake fire, wing fuel tank fire, nose landing gear fire, afterburner fire, and a main wheel/brake fire. The contractor must ensure all requirements of NFPA 405 are met and enable all firefighters to comply with applicable federal guidelines. Some key points to consider include: • The contractor must provide a mobile aircraft live fire simulator that is fully operational and transportable. • The contractor must deliver, set up, and connect the MAFT to Buckley's training pad. • The contractor must provide semi-annual, 5-day classroom instruction and practical hands-on training evolutions. • The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements governing the work required under this contract. • The contractor must develop and maintain a quality program to ensure all training is performed in accordance with commonly accepted teaching practices for Aircraft Live Fire Training requirements.