FRFD Structural Fire Trainer Maintenance

The U.S. Army’s MICC Ft. Rucker, Alabama is conducting market research through a sources sought synopsis to identify qualified vendors capable of providing maintenance services for the Fort Rucker Fire & Emergency Services Structural Fire Trainer. The requirement, identified by solicitation number W9124G_FRFD, seeks a firm fixed price contract for preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure the operational readiness of the trainer, with services including up to two annual factory-certified technician visits, inspection and servicing of mechanical and electrical components such as fans, blowers, igniters, gas detection systems, and PLC systems, filter replacement, and provision of service reports with remote support capabilities. Contractors must also offer discounted parts from KFT and comply with military standards including AR 420-5, DODI 6055.05, and NFPA guidelines, while adhering to installation access controls, identity verification protocols, and mandatory training in AT Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, and IA. All work is performed on-site at the Fire Department Structural Fire Trainer located at 36th Street, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan aligned with detailed Performance Requirements Summary criteria. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding ten pages in Times New Roman 10-point font, via email to the primary point of contact by 9:00 a.m. CST on May 21, 2026. Submission must include a Unique Entity Identifier, business size status under NAICS 811310 (with a $13 million size standard), and socioeconomic certifications if applicable, with any small business affirmation triggering FAR 52.219-14 requirements for performance of at least 50 percent of the contract work. The contract, anticipated to begin July 1, 2026, includes a base year and two one-year options extending through June 30, 2029, and imposes strict data rights restrictions ensuring the Government holds unlimited rights to all deliverables and proprietary materials generated during performance. Contractors are prohibited from using any contract-related information in marketing or public communications and must comply with personnel identification requirements, timely return of installation access badges, and SAM.gov reporting of all labor hours. No formal contract clauses, pricing data, or delivery terms are included in this pre-solicitation notice, and award will be based on