Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Foam Transition

Sanford Airport Authority - ARFF has issued invitation for bid, solicitation 2026-028-ITB.

The Sanford Airport Authority (Authority) is requesting bids from qualified, firms that possess all licenses, registrations, certifications, and other authorizations required by applicable law to perform the work described in this Solicitation, to provide on-site water rinsing, temporary storage, and decontamination of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) foam systems at Orlando Sanford International Airport. The project involves removing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contaminants from foam tanks and piping in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles and transitioning the equipment from Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) to a synthetic fluorine‑free foam (SFFF). The selected provider will perform on-site water rinsing and be responsible for all equipment mobilization, operation, and demobilization, ensuring compliance with FAA guidance, environmental regulations, and industry standards. The work aims to maintain full operational readiness while supporting the Authority’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure and improving environmental performance. Interested firms must meet minimum qualifications, including prior successful completion of a similar transition project at an Index C, D, or E ARFF airport facility, and must submit required documentation through the Authority OpenGov e‑Procurement Portal. The Authority reserves the right to reject any proposals and award the contract in its best interest. Firms submitting a Bid in response to this Solicitation (singularly, a Respondent; collectively, Respondents ) must meet the minimum qualification requirements specified in the Respondent Questionnaire, available on the Authority’s e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/flysfb.

Responses are due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT at The meeting will be held at the Vigilante Conference Room located @ 2001 Red Cleveland Blvd., Sanford, Florida 32773 which is located across from the Main Terminal in the Welcome Center/Rental Car Building. Enter the lobby and the conference room is located between the rental car counters. Attendees may park in any available lot, and parking vouchers will be provided to cover the fee. All interested parties must be signed in, seated, and ready to begin at the scheduled start time..

Commodity categories: Hazardous Material and Waste Services (Including Emergency Response and Nuclear Wastes); Remediation Services, Environmental (Including Rehabilitation Services Hazardous Waste and Mold Remediation); Tank Testing and Disposal Services, Storage (Including Underground Types); Tanks: Mobile, Portable, Stationary, Storage, etc., Maintenance and Repair (Includes Relining); Fire Fighting Equipment Maintenance and Repair.

Contact: Luangel Lowder, Procurement Analyst (procurement@osaa.net, (407) 585-4035).

5 documents are attached to the notice: Attachment A - Draft Service Agreement 2026-028-ITB; Revised - Attachement B - FAA Cert 24-05 with Memorandum; Attachment C - FAA - Part 139 CertAlert 24-11; Exhibit A - Technical Instruction Bulletin #378; Exhibit B - ARFF Vehicle Foam Testing Data.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flysfb/projects/279075. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.