N4008525R2639 DESIGN-BID-BUILD P-222: MQ-25 AIRCRAFT LAYDOWN FACILITIES, NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NORFOLK, VA

The Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) Design Guideline, Version 5.0, provides comprehensive guidance for Architect & Engineering firms on designing and installing ILDFA systems in new build and retrofit aircraft hangars. Developed by Safespill Systems, LLC, this document details the ILDFA's purpose in containing and extinguishing ignitable liquid spills, its acceptance under NFPA 409, FM Approval Standard 6090, and endorsement by NAVFAC and AFCEC. Key aspects covered include system zoning, piping and instrumentation, hangar coverage layouts, trench spacing, and structural considerations like point load capacity and frictional force. The guideline also addresses electrical components, water requirements, discharge and booster pump systems, and the intricate control system with main control panels, junction boxes, and backup power. It outlines specific requirements for concrete slabs, ramp installations, and tie-down and grounding points, emphasizing the ILDFA's role as a critical safety technology in aircraft maintenance facilities.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command is seeking sources for Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assemblies (ILDFA) for MQ-25 aircraft laydown facilities at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. This Sources Sought Notice, issued on March 16, 2026, is a market research tool to identify commercially available suppliers for Safespill Systems LLC's ILDFA product. The ILDFA is required for fire protection in aircraft hangars, adhering to Interim Technical Guidance FY22-01, NFPA 409 (2022 edition, §8.2.13.1), and FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-93 (Interim Revision July 2022). Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement package, not exceeding five pages and 4MB, along with company and product technical information, by March 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT. This is not a request for proposal, and the government will not provide specifications or drawings at this time, nor will it pay for information received.

The document, Solicitation No. N4008525R2639 Attachment 1, is a