Aircraft Trainer Repair at Columbus AFB

This solicitation, FA302226Q0005, seeks services to repair and restore an existing aircraft fire trainer at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, with work focused on critical safety and operational systems. The scope includes repairing ignition systems for spill, APU, and PAX functions along with associated wiring harnesses, restoring the training point ignition protection, fixing the troop ramp and rear fuselage walking surface, and servicing hydrostatic pressure relief valves and overpressure valves on all propane tanks. Additional requirements involve repair of the fuel control emergency stop system and the Remtron emergency isolation system, as well as modifying four non-compliant fuselage doorways to meet current standards. The contractor must comply with AFFARS 5352.242-9000 regarding access to Air Force installations and adhere to local base entry procedures. All work is to be performed on-site at Building 998, Columbus AFB, with the Government not supervising daily operations but retaining final accountability for performance. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310, meaning only small businesses qualifying under the 1,000-employee size standard may respond. Questions must be submitted by May 1, 2026, at noon, and proposals are due by May 8, 2026. An amendment issued on the same day as the posting adjusted the Statement of Need. No contract value, pricing details, evaluation factors, or specific delivery schedule are provided. The place of performance and delivery location is confirmed as Columbus AFB, MS 39710, with no packaging, marking, preservation, or invoicing methods specified in the documentation. Offeror representations and certifications are not included, as this is a solicitation document prior to proposal submission.