Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3224

A -- FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING SYSTEM (FFTS) POC Kim D. Denver, Contracting Officer, (407)381-8818 The U.S. Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) is searching for sources capable of producing a commercially available, computer controlled, propane system which safely replicates flames, heat, and reduced visibility during residential, industrial, and aviation fire fighter training. The FFTS must be certified to meet Environmental Protection Agency and various agency safety regulations. System components will consist of burn buildings which will house structural training systems and burn pits for aircraft rescue fire fighting training systems. The FFTS must create a realistic training simulation of generic Class A, B, and C fires and provide an artificial, non-toxic smoke with consistent and repeatable executions controlled and monitored from an operator console/interface. The system shall have the capability for a safe and rapid shutdown of fires in the event of a training emergency. Technical questions should be forwarded to Mr. John McCombs at (407) 384-2330 or Mr. Bill Blanding at (407) 380-4434. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3669 for which the small business size threshold is 750 employees. Interested parties should respond by submitting technical information addressing capabilities and skills to meet the requirements addressed herein (e.g., commercial product literature/brochures), desire to be a prime contractor or subcontractor, and business size. Responses should be received not later than 3 weeks after the publication date of this synopsis. (0047)

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