145th AW - Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment System
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This solicitation, issued under number W50S87-26-Q-5004 by the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina National Guard, seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of two Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight Systems, along with sustainment packages, training, and associated services for tactical military operations. The requirement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336411 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, and compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items is mandatory. The core deliverables include two powered paragliding systems each featuring a pair of distinct paraglider wings—one sized between 23 to 25 square meters for standard operator weight and another between 26 to 28 square meters certified to carry an 80-pound integrated rucksack payload—both manufactured in solid, muted tactical colors such as grey, olive drab, or coyote brown with no large commercial logos visible during flight. Visual requirements are limited to externally visible components like the canopy, harness, and motor frame, excluding internal emergency equipment such as reserve parachutes. The system must operate effectively at altitudes up to 10,000 feet, feature a 140cm propeller, adjustable harness, and night-flight capability with NVG compatibility, and include an integrated engine shutoff and right-hand throttle control. The solicitation has been amended to extend the quote submission deadline from July 24 to July 31, 2026, to accommodate the forthcoming addition of technical specifications for a parachute component not originally included. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offers must be submitted via the Request for Quote process, with respondents required to be registered and active in SAM.gov. Evaluation will follow a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing past performance as a pass/fail gatekeeper, followed by an assessment of technical acceptability and price competitiveness. Delivery is FOB destination to New London, North Carolina, with inspection and acceptance performed by the government upon receipt. The contract includes mandatory clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor standards, whistleblower protections, and procurement restrictions concerning foreign entities, including prohibitions on products from China’s Xinjiang region, Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance applications, and inverted domestic corporations. A wage determination for North Carolina (2015-5897, Rev. 4) applies to all labor, and
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The purpose of this amendment is to add the following to the technical proposal section of the attached FAR Part 12 Synopsitation:
Primary Flight Canopies (Paragliders):
The system must include two (2) distinct primary paraglider wings per set to support varied operational weight profiles:
- Unburdened/Agile Wing: One (1) wing sized approximately 23 to 25 square meters, optimized for standard operator weight without heavy payloads ("slick" flight).
- Heavy Payload Wing: One (1) wing of a larger size, approximately 26 to 28 square meters, certified to safely lift, maneuver, and land the operator plus a minimum 80 lb integrated rucksack payload.
- Visual Signature: Both wings must be manufactured in a solid, muted tactical color (e.g., grey, olive drab, or coyote brown) and feature no large, high-visibility commercial logos.
"Tactical color and low-visibility logo requirements apply only to components externally visible during standard flight operations (e.g., primary glider canopy, harness, and motor frame). These visual requirements do not apply to internal emergency equipment, such as the reserve parachute canopy."
Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for receipt of quotes and notify vendors of an upcoming addition to the requirement specifications.
Specifically, this amendment makes the following changes:
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Extension of Quote Due Date: The deadline for receipt of quotes is hereby extended.
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Previous Due Date: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00AM EST
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New Due Date: Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:00AM EST
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Addition of Specifications (Forthcoming): This extension is granted to allow the Government sufficient time to incorporate additional specifications for a parachute that was not included in the original solicitation document. An additional amendment providing these specifications will be issued shortly.
Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Subject solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote outlined below. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
FUNDING: Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. No award will be made unless funds become available to make payment under an order. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time without any obligation to the offeror by the government.
SAM REGISTRATION: Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov at the time of quotation/offer submission AND at the time of award (FAR 52.204-7).
SMALL BUSINESS
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 336411
Size Standard: 1,350 employees
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, supervision, and services necessary to provide the following:
Place of Delivery/Performance: New London, NC (City/State)
Applicable Wage Determination 2015-5897, Revision 4
Line Item 0001 - Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight System - Qty: 2 / Unit: Ea - Unit Price________; Extended Price_________
Line Item 0002 - Sustainment and Spare Parts Package - Qty: 2 / Unit: Ea - Unit Price_________; Extended Price__________
Line Item 0003 - Basic Flight Operations Training Course (2 students) - Qty: 1 / Unit: Job - Unit Price__________; Extended Price_______
Line Item 0004 - Maintenance Technician Training Course (2 students) - Qty: 1 / Unit: Job - Unit Price _________; Extended Price_______
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