SAM #FireBoxPresolicitation

Sources Sought: Burn Box Trainer and Train-the-Trainer Course for Offutt AFB Firefighter Training

Offutt Air Force Base's 55th Civil Engineering Squadron is seeking industry input for a Burn Box Trainer to enhance firefighter training capabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 55th Civil Engineering Squadron, Offutt AFB Fire & Emergency Services - Products Requested: - Burn Box Trainer - 2-story ceramic coated steel prop with 1-story garage - Multiple operational doors and windows - Configurable interior spaces for varied training scenarios - Portable metal stand, swivel bar with lifting crank, assembly tools - Prop pike pole, water application method, fuel loads - Instructor reference materials including thermal imaging guides - Compliant with NFPA 1801, 1403, and 1700 standards - Quantity: 1 - Services Requested: - Train-the-Trainer Course - In-depth review of prop usage, operational capabilities, fire behavior dynamics - Practical applications of thermal imaging in firefighting - Includes external drive with all training files - Quantity: 1 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; market research to identify capable manufacturers - Unique Requirements: - Trainer must support one- and two-story burns, configurable interiors, multiple burn chambers, and ventilated garage space - Must provide instructional materials and a train-the-trainer course - All features must meet referenced NFPA standards - Opportunity Type: - Sources Sought / Market Research - No part numbers provided; detailed specifications in attachments

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 

MAX FIRE BOX PHASE II OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA  28 AUGUST 2026 

Overview:  The 55th Civil Engineering Squadron/CEIAR at Offutt AFB is seeking responses to a sources sought notice for a box burner, providing the capability of realistic, consistent training in thermal imaging, ventilation, tactical fire attack, and fire behavior. This sources sought notice is being issued for market research purposes to aid in determining the capability of industry. A draft Statement of Work is included in this document.  Instructions:  Interested parties shall submit a response to this sources sought showing the following: 

1. Interest

Interested parties shall submit a brief statement showing their interest in a potential future contract of a similar nature and scope.

2. Technical capability

Interested parties shall submit a Burn Box Trainer capability statement or narrative showing they can fulfill all specification listed in the “Burn Trainer” section of the draft Statement of Work. Offeror may include comments or questions in their response that would be helpful in better understanding the proposed project scope.

Interested parties shall submit a response to this sources sought notice via email to Mr. Daniel Kuchar (daniel.kuchar@us.af.mil) and SrA Robert Armstrong (robert.armstrong.23@us.af.mil)  no later than 11 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CST.  

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