Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Sep 3, 2026·Responses due Sep 8, 2026

Aircraft Live Fire Trainer Repair

Army · W7MW USPFO ACTIVITY ARANG 188

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
811310
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
W50S6Q-26-R-SC01
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
J042
Place
Fort Smith, AR, USA
Contact
MSgt Robin Swaim-Cherry (robin.swaim-cherry@us.af.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation W50S6Q-26-R-SC01 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Aug 7, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 11, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Aug 25, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Sep 3, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 31, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026, middle of the range Sep 8, 2026.
Measured from 32 past solicitations at Dept of the Army with NAICS 811310 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 7, 2026).
Responses are due Sep 8, 2026, so an award before then is unlikely; past cases include short solicitations.

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What the notice says

*** Site visit sign in sheet, minutes, and slides are added*** Questions and Answers are also added*** 9/3/2026 1.0 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 1.1. The combined synopsis is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) under solicitation number: W50S6Q-26-R-SC01 1.2. This solicitation document and incorporated … (show all)

provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-01 (14 November 2023). 1.3. Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside; Applicable Size Standard is $12.5 Million . 1.4. NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) 1.5. Product or Service Code (PSC): J042(MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS) 1.6. Posting Date: 7 August 2026 1.7. Response Date: 8 September 2026 at 10:00 A.M. CST. 1.8. Contracting Office: 188th Wing Base Contracting Office, Regional Training Site, 4620 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903 1.9. Government Points of Contact: � Contracting Officer: Ralph Grinnell, ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil � Contract Specialist: MSgt Robin Swaim-Cherry, robin.swaim-cherry@us.af.mil Questions shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 26 August 2026 at 11:00 A.M. CST 1.10. Line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure: CLIN # DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT CLIN 0001 Aircraft Live Fire Trainer Services (Repair, Component Replacement, and Recertification) 1 Job 1.11. Description of requirements for the services to be acquired: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform repair, remove, replace, and recertify Services for the Aircraft Live Fire Trainer located at Fort Smith, AR. The work includes ensuring that the following functional units are replaced with new parts and materials: � Damaged Control Station Electronics/Equipment � LPG Distribution System � Gas Detection System � Ignition System Upon completion of this contract, the Aircraft Live Burn Trainer shall be in proper working order and shall operate through manual controls, valves, and settings, with absolute minimal electronic components. The final product must comply with U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5220-17B: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Training Facilities, NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, and NFPA 1402 Standard on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props. Prior to commencement of repairs, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR) with a detailed list of all parts and materials to be replaced, including part numbers and descriptions. The contractor shall also conduct one or more training sessions on the proper operation of the trainer for the 188th CEF Training staff. 1.12. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: � Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall not exceed 120 days from the date of contract award. � Place of Performance: Regional Training Site, 188th Wing, 4620 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR. See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for complete information. 1.13. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and addendum applies to this acquisition. 1.14. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. 1.15. Additional contract provisions and clauses are applicable as standard for this requirement type and are detailed in the full text of the solicitation. 1.16. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) Rating: Not rated. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 2.0 OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Submission Due Date. The offeror must ensure its submission, in its entirety, reaches the required destination before the date and time set for closing of the solicitation. The submission due date for this solicitation is [Insert Date] at [Insert Time] local time. 2.2 Late Response. The lateness rules for submitted responses are outlined in FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services," and are incorporated into this solicitation. 2.3 Submission. The response submitted in response to this solicitation shall be formatted as stated below and furnished electronically to the Contracting Officer, Ralph Grinnell (ralph.d.grinnell.civ@army.mil), and the Contract Specialist, MSgt Robin Swaim-Cherry (robin.swaim-cherry@us.af.mil). The proposal shall only be submitted as described. 2.4 Submission Compliance. The Government must have received from the offeror a fully compliant submission. The submission is compliant when it conforms to all of the requirements, terms, and conditions of the solicitation, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS). 2.5 Submission Acceptance. The contractor shall make a clear statement in the submission as to the expiration date of the quote, and the stated expiration date shall be valid for all proposed subcontractors as well. 2.6 Submission Retention. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8, Government Contract Files, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful quotes. 2.7 Single Submission. FAR 52.212-1 is hereby tailored to remove subparagraph (e), which does not apply to this solicitation. 2.7.1 Offerors are limited to submitting one response with one approach to meeting all the requirements of this solicitation. 2.7.2 Responses that contain alternative terms and conditions will be considered as taking exception to the requirements of the solicitation. 2.8 Optional Proprietary and Restrictive Markings. 2.8.1 Mark the title page with the following legend: �This response includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or in part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of -- or in connection with -- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government�s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [offeror shall insert numbers or other identification of sheets]� 2.8.2 Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: �Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this response.� 3.0 SUBMISSION FORMAT 3.1 Guidance. This section provides guidance to the offeror for preparing a submission in response to the solicitation. The offeror�s submission shall include all data and information required by this solicitation and submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any contract resulting from this effort shall be required to meet United States Government regulations and statutory requirements. In addition, the offeror is expected to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, standards, and any other constraints specifically identified in the solicitation. 3.2 Format Requirements. The response submitted in response to the solicitation shall be formatted as stated below and furnished as stated herein: 3.2.1 The acceptable electronic formats for quotes shall be compatible with MS Office, specifically MS Word and MS Excel; PDF format is acceptable for the technical proposal and price narrative. The price subm

Who won similar work

147 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army), same NAICS 811310.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
EXACT MACHINE SERVICE, INC.5$4.6MSep 23, 2025
TECH O. R., LLC3$132KSep 10, 2025
JOHN FABICK TRACTOR CO Fenton MO 63026 USA3$54KApr 7, 2026
THE BLACKLEDGE GROUP, INC.2$35.0MJun 20, 2025
CRANEWORKS, INC.2$8.0MSep 2, 2026
DMYLES INC.2$2.5MMay 4, 2026
CENTRIC ELEVATOR CORPORATION2$910KSep 25, 2026
SILVER NATIONAL CORP.2$757KSep 15, 2025
MERIT ASSET GROUP LLC2$502KMay 8, 2025
TOTAL TRUCK & MACHINE LLC2$363KSep 28, 2026

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Policy around it

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