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Aviation Fall Protection Systems
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The United States Air Force’s 633rd Contracting Squadron plans to issue a non-competitive, single-source purchase order to Air Ups LLC for a custom Aviation Fall Protection Bag specifically designed for the F-22 Raptor aircraft. This bag is no longer in production, lacks a National Stock Number, and has no suitable commercial substitutes, necessitating procurement from the sole responsible source capable of meeting this specialized requirement. The acquisition supports the F-22 mission at the 1st Fighter Wing located at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, with the contracting office situated at 14 Burrell St., Building 67, Langley AFB. This procurement is conducted under the authority of federal acquisition regulations allowing single-source awards when no alternatives exist. The notice serves as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR guidelines and does not constitute a request for competitive quotes, though interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to provide the item by May 26, 2025. The agency reserves the right to determine if future competition is beneficial based on submissions. All inquiries and responses are to be directed electronically, with no telephone calls accepted. The acquisition is designated under NAICS code 326299 with a set-aside for small businesses, reflecting the specialized nature of the requirement and the small number of capable suppliers.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
GRASSY CREEK, VA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
This notice is published in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 and the procedures of FAR 5.101(b)(2).
The United States Air Force’s 633rd Contracting Squadron, part of Air Combat Command, intends to issue a purchase order to Air Ups LLC for the procurement of an Aviation Fall Protection Bag. This acquisition will be conducted as a non‑competitive, single‑source procurement in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a), which authorizes single‑source purchases when no other supplies or services can meet agency requirements.
The 633rd Contracting Squadron, located at 14 Burrell St., building 67, Langley AFB, VA 23665, will award this contract to support the F‑22 Raptor mission at the 1st Fighter Wing, Langley AFB.
The Aviation Fall Protection Bag is a custom, F‑22‑specific item that is no longer in production and does not have a National Stock Number or any viable replacement. A comprehensive search for alternative commercial items yielded no suitable substitutes. Air Ups LLC specializes in tailored aviation safety solutions that meet unique military operational requirements, capabilities not commonly found among multiple suppliers.
This announcement serves as a solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with RFO 12.102(a). As this is a brand‑name, single‑source solicitation. This notice is published in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 and solicitation procedures of FAR 12.603.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326299, with a Small Business Size Standard of 150 employees.
This notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they possess the capability to meet this requirement may submit a capability statement to SrA Wesley Kuhlmann at wesley.kuhlmann@us.af.mil no later than 4:30 PM Eastern Time on June 1, 2026. The Government intends to award this requirement no later than June 12, 2026, using procedures other than full and open competition, as only one responsible source is currently identified as capable of meeting the requirement.
Attached are the RFQ, SOR, and provisions and clauses for reference.