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Notice of Intent to Sole Source: 336 TRS Cypres Automatic Activation Devices

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FA462026QA284Federal

Response Deadline08/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Air Force, through the 92d Contracting Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, is seeking information from authorized businesses capable of providing the CYPRES-2 1-Pin MIL 1500' 35m/s with LTM model AAD2C1M1535L automatic activation devices to support the 336th Training Squadron. The requirement is for 27 units of this specific parachute release system, and the effort is classified under NAICS Code 314999 with a size standard of 500 employees. This notice is purely informational and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment from the government to award a contract. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management and may not assume any obligation or expectation of procurement solely from this notice. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on 10 July 2026, including business name, address, CAGE code, size and socioeconomic classification, documentation supporting any claimed small business status, and a point of contact with email and telephone number, in a response no longer than five pages. The upcoming procurement is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small businesses qualifying under the specified size standard will be eligible to compete for the eventual contract. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Yuying Wang, with Kathleen L. Rauch as the secondary contact, and all official responses must be submitted prior to the deadline to be considered for future solicitation planning.

General Info

U.S. Air Force seeks 27 CYPRES-2 AAD units from small businesses by July 10, 2026, for training squadron use.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4620 92 Cons LgcView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, 99011, USA

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SBA

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Timeline

1 update

PostedJul 6

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Jul 28

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineAug 12

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08/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4620 92 Cons Lgc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA4620 92 Cons Lgc

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Office AddressFAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, USA

Contacts

Yuying Wang

Samantha Gorman

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO: SSK MILITARY INDUSTRIES INC. (UEI: K5NED6NJNYL6 / CAGE: 3DLD5)

The 336 Training Support Squadron (TRSS) has a requirement for twenty-seven (27) Cypres Automatic Activation Devices (AADs), part number AAD2C1M1535L, for use at 336 TRSS located at Fairchild AFB, WA. The requested activation devices are a training specific item that meets Air Force requirements as stated in AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program, from April 2026, AFMAN11-301V1, and the USAF Personnel Parachute Program (PPP) Approve for Use List (AUL). The required activation devices are only manufactured/distributed by SSK Military Industries Inc (SSK).

The Air Force Personnel Parachute Program Authorized Use List (AUL) mandates that the only authorized Automatic Activation Devices (AADs) are manufactured by SSK Military Industries Inc (SSK). This requirement is for military free fall parachute operations manufactured by SSK and specifically designed for free fall parachute systems as an emergency cutting device therefore a sole source purchase is justified.

While competition for Cypres AADs is limited due to Air Force policy, an Internet search was conducted to look for authorized resellers of SSK equipment. A sources sought was posted on SAM.gov and SSK responded in confirmation that there are no authorized resellers of this product. Until other AAD products are authorized by the Air Force, SKK will continue to be the only source for the required activation device. The government will continue to monitor the updated Air Force Instructions for all future purchases of this nature to verify if competition is available.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. Vendors that believe they can provide the items listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government.