The Sources Sought Announcement FA302225Q0306 seeks responses from potential contractors for a firm-fixed price renovation and construction project at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The project aims to inspect and test the fire training pit building 993 and burn building 994, requiring management, labor, materials, equipment, and other resources. The designated NAICS code is 811310, with a size standard of $12.5 million, and the estimated project cost ranges between $50,000 and $100,000. Interested businesses must submit key information, including their name, CAGE code, contact details, business size and socio-economic classifications, relevant experience, bonding capacity, and their proposed work division. Responses are due by April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, directed to specified contacts. It is noted that a solicitation will follow this announcement, and responses to the solicitation must be submitted separately. The announcement emphasizes that costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed. This document aligns with government protocols for identifying contractors through RFP processes and supports the development of competitive, compliant bids from capable entities.

The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for semi-annual maintenance of the Aircraft Fire Trainer Facility at Columbus AFB, specifically for buildings 993 and 994. The contractor is responsible for all management, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to conduct inspections, testing, and maintenance as prescribed by Technical Order 35E1-2-13-1 and NFPA 1403 standards. Over the contract length, key tasks include semi-annual and annual inspections of both buildings, as well as a five-year inspection for the burn building. Additionally, contractors must employ qualified personnel, including a registered Fire Protection engineer, and are required to submit detailed reports on maintenance activities, deficiencies, and assessments of operational conditions per established guidelines. The maintenance tasks emphasize examining subsystems like propane tanks, response valves, and fire control systems, including requirements for routine inspections and documentation of their operational status. Service must be performed during designated hours, with restrictions on holiday work unless coordinated otherwise. Security compliance is also mandated for contractor personnel accessing the Air Force installation. Overall, this contract seeks to ensure the continued operational capability and safety of critical fire training facilities for the Air Force.