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145th AW - RFI/Sources Sought Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment System

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W50S87-26-Q-5002Federal

Submission Closed06/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense's 145th Contracting Office is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources, including small businesses, for the procurement of a Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment System. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation; no reimbursement will be provided for responding. The intended future contract, contingent on funding availability, will be a firm-fixed-price award to supply a paramotor-based aerial mobility system designed to address urgent operational needs for AFSPECWAR units and the Air National Guard. This system aims to provide a versatile, low-cost powered flight capability for missions ranging from combat to disaster response, particularly where traditional air or ground transport is limited or impossible. The requirement includes two rucksack-style powered flight systems capable of carrying at least an 80-pound payload, equipped with engines optimized for high-altitude performance, integrated safety features such as adjustable harnesses with spine protection and reserve parachutes, and instrumentation for flight monitoring and control. The package will also include sufficient spare parts and sustainment support to cover at least 150 flight hours or one year of operation, plus training courses for two students on both flight operations and maintenance. Interested parties must submit specified written information by June 10, 2026, to designated contacts via email. The results of this survey could influence the issuance of a formal solicitation, which may be unrestricted if adequate small business competition is not found.

General Info

DoD seeks sources for powered paragliding systems with sustainment, training, and high-altitude capability.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7NS Uspfo Activity Ncang 145

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Charlotte, NC, 28208, USA

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Sources Sought Notice W50S87-26-Q-5002 for Powered Paragliding Flight and Sustainment System

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PostedMay 27

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 10

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Submission Closed

06/10/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NS Uspfo Activity Ncang 145

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCHARLOTTE, NC, 28208-3866, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → W7NS Uspfo Activity Ncang 145

Office AddressCHARLOTTE, NC, 28208-3866, USA

Contacts

Sarah D. Marshall

Scott Thomas

Full Description

This is a sources sought announcement; a market survey for information only to be used for preliminary planning purposes. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this project including interested small business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. All interested parties should respond.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANOUNCEMENT.

The 145th Contracting Office intends to issue a solicitation and award a firm-fixed price contract to purchase a Powered Paragliding Flight and Sustainment System if funding becomes available.

Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment System

This Individual Aerial Mobility capability addresses an urgent operational shortfall by providing AFSPECWAR units a scalable, low-cost, and mission-flexible powered flight platform that enhances survivability and effectiveness in both combat and disaster response scenarios. For Air National Guard (ANG) state missions where traditional air assets are limited and roadways are impassable, a paramotor-equipped team can insert with essential payloads to establish communications, conduct independent aerial assessments, and perform life-saving operations without relying on conventional air or ground transport.

Requirements

Basic Flight Operations Training Course: Must cover basic to advanced operations (PPG 1 and 2 standards), heavy payloads, cross-country, and STOL as defined in salient characteristics.

1 Course (for 2 Students)

Maintenance Technician Training Course: Must certify personnel to perform organizational-level maintenance and repair on the provided flight system.

1 Course (for 2 Students)

Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight System: Must meet all salient characteristics for payload, engine output, reserve parachute, and water flotation defined in the requirements.

2 Units
Sustainment and Spare Parts Package: Must support a minimum of 150 flight hours or 1 year of operational use per flight system.

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Payload Capacity: Must be capable of securely integrating, carrying, and deploying a minimum payload of 80 lbs.
Power Unit: System must provide power output equivalent to or greater than a 185cc engine, optimized for high-altitude operations with an elevated climb rate. Must include a right-hand throttle configuration. Propeller must be approximately 140cm (or sized appropriately to meet the high-altitude climb requirement).
Harness & Safety: Harness must be adjustable (minimum size Large) and include integrated spine protection (e.g., airbag system).
Instrumentation: Must include hour and RPM tracking, and an engine temperature gauge. Throttle must feature a cruise control or lock mechanism.
Fuel System: Must be equipped with an extended-capacity fuel tank sufficient to support cross-country flight ranges (30-100 miles).
Reserve System: Must include a steerable reserve parachute rated for a minimum of 170kg (tandem/heavy payload capacity), housed in a side-mounted deployment container.
Water Safety: Must feature an integrated water flotation device with automatic deployment capability upon water contact.
Sustainment: Must include a comprehensive spare parts and sustainment package designed to support a minimum of 150 flight hours or one (1) year of operational use.
Flight Training: Powered Paragliding (PPG) training for two (2) personnel (approximately 21 days). Curriculum must cover:
- Basic flight operations (minimum PPG 1 & 2 standards).
- Heavy payload flights (up to 80 lbs) using the provided rucksack system.
- Cross-country flight and navigation (30-100 mile range).
- Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) techniques.
Maintenance Training: Maintenance Technician Training for two (2) personnel (approximately 10 days). Must certify personnel to perform organizational-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on the specific flight system and engine provided.

All interested concerns will provide this office, in writing, the following information no later than Wednesday 10 June 2026, 3:00 pm EST. This information must include the following:

(1) Completed and signed Source Sought Information Request Form;

In the event a sufficient number of small business contractors are not available for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Information shall be provided via email to: and MSgt Sarah Marshall at Sarah.marshall.6@us.af.mil AND Capt Scott Thomas at Scott.Thomas.53@us.af.mil. Include the following in the subject line: Sources Sought W50S87-26-Q-5002. Facsimile responses will NOT be honored.