Description
The United States Air Force is seeking information from potential contractors to provide maintenance services for the Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer (MAFT) at Lajes Field Air Force Base in the Azores, Portugal. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing the MAFT to ensure its serviceability and prevent deterioration in operational effectiveness. The contract is expected to include semi-annual inspections and maintenance, and the contractor will be required to provide all specialized tools and equipment, as well as qualified labor. Some key points to note include:
* The MAFT is fueled by Butane gas, not Propane.
* The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable USAF and Host Nation environmental regulations and laws.
* The contractor will be required to provide 24/7 toll-free telephone and online support for troubleshooting and operator maintenance.
* The contractor will be responsible for disposing of any expended and broken items properly, in accordance with host base disposal procedures.
* The contractor will be required to restrict personnel to only those areas required to perform work, and to ensure that personnel practice proper grounding procedures and wear appropriate protective clothing.
* The contractor will be required to maintain a file of all inspections, repairs, and corrective actions made, and to make this documentation available to the Government during the term of the contract.