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Aviation Fall Protection Systems
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The United States Air Force’s 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, is pursuing a non-competitive, single-source purchase order for an Aviation Fall Protection Bag to support the F-22 Raptor mission under the 1st Fighter Wing. This acquisition is authorized under Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul 12.102(a) due to the item’s unique, custom design tailored exclusively for the F-22, which is no longer in production and lacks a National Stock Number or viable commercial replacement. Air Ups LLC is the only identified source capable of fulfilling this requirement, as no alternative suppliers can meet the operational and technical specifications mandated by the Air Force. The procurement is classified as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 326299 with a size standard of 150 employees and is conducted as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12, with solicitation procedures governed by FAR 12.603 and RFO 6.103-1. Although the notice does not solicit competitive quotes, interested parties may submit capability statements to SrA Wesley Kuhlmann by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement, with award anticipated no later than June 12, 2026. The delivery of the bags is required by June 30, 2026, at F.O.B. Destination to Langley AFB, Virginia, and all items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130 using a machine-readable Data Matrix symbol compliant with ISO/IEC 16022 (ECC 200), with shipment labeling following MIL-STD-129. The contract includes mandated clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, labor practices, environmental safety, and prohibitions on sourcing from sanctioned regions, including Xinjiang and Venezuela, as well as requirements for whistleblower protections and electronic payment through WAWF. Contractors must comply with all DoD security protocols, including obtaining installation access passes and submitting employee lists within 30 days of award, and are required to report any mishaps involving government property within 24 hours. The contract places no options on the requirement, and award will be based on best value, considering both technical capability and price reasonableness, with no formal evaluation weights provided. Payment will be processed exclusively through WAWF
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Place of Performance
GRASSY CREEK, VA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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.
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