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Solicitation numberFireBoxPresolicitation

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA4600 55 CONS PKP

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Response deadlineSep 11, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Deadline status8 days remaining
PostedAug 28, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceOffutt AFB, NE, 68123, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The Department of Defense is conducting a Sources Sought notice for a burn box trainer at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, for market research purposes. Interested parties must submit a response detailing interest and technical capability by September 11, 2026. [2]

Key points

  • Seeking a burn box trainer for realistic fire training capabilities. [1]
  • Response must include interest and technical capability statements. [2]
  • No set-aside is currently in use for this opportunity. [2]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is September 11, 2026. [2]
  • The required training covers thermal imaging and fire behavior. [1]

Sources

  1. Statement+of+Need+-+FireBox.pdfOffutt AFB Fire & Emergency Services is seeking to purchase a burn box trainer capable to providing training to firefighters to meet the intent of NFPA 1801, 1403, and 1700 for realistic, consistent training in thermal imaging, ventilation, tactical fire attack, and fire behavior.
  2. Official SAM.gov noticeOfferor may include comments or questions in their response that would be helpful in better understanding the proposed project scope.

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Source-backed opportunity brief

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Offutt AFB Fire & Emergency Services is seeking to purchase a burn box trainer capable to providing training to firefighters to meet the intent of NFPA 1801, 1403, and 1700 for realistic, consistent training in thermal imaging, ventilation, tactical fire attack, and fire behavior.

Scope

Offeror may include comments or questions in their response that would be helpful in better understanding the proposed project scope.

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Notice information

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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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