# Semi-Annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers, Aviano AB, Italy Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa568225q8034 - Solicitation number: FA568225Q8034 - Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought) - Status: Closed. Deadline was July 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA5682 31 Cons (Unit 6102) (FA5682) - NAICS: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - Product or service code: J042 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials - Place of performance: AVIANO, ITA - First posted: July 23, 2025 - Last posted: August 13, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e25ef685d1a1460c904a0203cde65d18/view ## Description NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The 31 Contracting Squadron (CONS) located at Aviano Air Base, Italy is issuing this Notice to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to execute a Sole Source Award under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(i). The intended Contractor is KFT Fire Trainer GMbH – UK In consideration of the circumstances of the contract action, KFT Fire Trainer GMbH – UK. is the only source that can provide a Semi-annual Inspection and Minor Repair Services of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers IAW the PWS dated 31 July 2025. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 541990-All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services The Product of Service Code for this requirement is J042- MAI NT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive quotes. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing not later than 16:00 AM Rome, Italy Local Time on 18 August, 2025 to the below reported email addresses: Mr Adam Bernas (adam.bernas@us.af.mil) Ms. Melissa Maurhart (melissa.maurhart.it@us.af.mil) Mr Robert Putman (robert.putman@us.af.mil) Ms. Cristina Moro (cristina.moro.1.it@us.af.mil ). The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. ## Publications - July 23, 2025: Sources sought, due July 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice df2d642f63344011a51a25993eaca2b6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/df2d642f63344011a51a25993eaca2b6/view - August 13, 2025: Special notice, due August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice e25ef685d1a1460c904a0203cde65d18. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e25ef685d1a1460c904a0203cde65d18/view ## Points of contact - ADAM BERNAS, Contracting Officer, adam.bernas@us.af.mil, 390434308558 - Robert Putman, Contracting Specialist, robert.putman@us.af.mil, 390434308551 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa568225q8034.