42 -- Parachutist's High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS) Assembly with Communications

The Naval Special Warfare Development Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia is set to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Para-Flite, Inc., located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, for the procurement of 50 units of the Parachutist's High Altitude Oxygen System (PHAOS) Assembly with Communications. This contract requires that the PHAOS Assemblies be sourced specifically from Para-Flite, Inc., in compliance with NAVSEAINST 13512.1E dated February 11, 2002. The procurement supports specialized operational needs for high-altitude parachute missions, integrating oxygen systems with communication capabilities essential for Naval Special Warfare operations. The solicitation, identified as H92244-06-Q-0069 and posted on April 11, 2006, falls under the NAICS code 451110, related to sporting goods stores, a classification likely reflecting the specialized equipment nature rather than traditional government procurement categories. The contract is managed by the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, part of the Department of Defense, operating out of Virginia Beach. The document specifies no set-asides or additional competition, emphasizing this is a sole source procurement to ensure consistency and quality in critical mission support equipment.