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BA-X B-52 Low Profile Parachutes

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FA860625CB004Federal

Submission Closed02/18/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The BA-X Program Contract was awarded to Butler Parachute Systems on February 18, 2025, for a total value of 6.5 million dollars. This non-competitive award was granted because the Butler Parachute Systems BA-30 is the only low-profile, back-automatic parachute capable of meeting all government requirements and passing safe-to-fly testing within the program's objectives. The contract includes the procurement of the BA-30 parachutes along with various harnesses, rigging kits, training events, and manual updates. The BA-X system is designed to replace existing emergency back style parachutes for B-52 aircrew to reduce muscular and skeletal issues caused by excessive bulk and weight. These systems will be used for bailout, constant wear, and static line applications during both wartime and peacetime operations. Performance of the contract will take place in Roanoke, Virginia, and the project is managed by the Department of Defense through the contracting office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8606 Aflcmc Rouk Hs Aflcmc/rouk

Contract Value

$6,502,719.23

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC

Award Issued Date

02/18/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 19

Award Notice

AwardedFeb 18

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

02/18/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8606 Aflcmc Rouk Hs Aflcmc/rouk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7205, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8606 Aflcmc Rouk Hs Aflcmc/rouk

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7205, USA

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Joseph Derevage

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Kelsey Moran

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Full Description

This posting is to provide notice of contract award for the BA-X Program Contract. This contract action was not awarded competitively IAW FAR 6.302-1 - 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Butler Parachute Systems is the only company that can satisfy the USAF Form 1067 and the BA-X Program Specification Requirements. The Butler Parachute Systems BA-30 is the only back-automatic, low-profile parachute capable of meeting all the Government's requirements, to include passing safe-to-fly testing, within USAF program objectives. Award to any other source would result in an unacceptable delay of delivery and cost the government exponentially more to test and determine safe-to-fly any other possible solution on the market. The following information is provided IAW FAR 5.201 and FAR 5.3: 1. Action Code: Contract Award 2. Date: February 19, 2025 3. Year: 2025 4. Contracting Office Zip Code: 45433 5. Product or Service Code: 1670 6. Contracting Office Address: 1981 Monohan Way WPAFB OH 45433-7222 7. Subject: BA-X Program Award - Notice of Contract Award 8. Proposed Solicitation Number: FA8606-24-R-B002 9. Closing Response Date: December 16, 2024 10. Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Joseph Derevage 11. Contract Award Number: FA8606-25-C-B004 12. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $ 6.5M 13. Line Item Number: 0001 - BA-30 Low Profile Parachute 0002 - LPP SERE Ground Unit 0003 - LPP Hanging Harness 0004 - LPP Parasym Harness 0005 - Rigging Kit 0006 - CYPRESS Rigging Kit 0007 - Loft Kits 0008 - Training Events 0009 - Manual Updates 0010 - Kickoff Meeting 0011 - Data and Data Reporting Activities 14. Contract Award Date: February 18, 2025 15. Contractor: Butler Parachute Systems 16. Description: The BA-X will replace current emergency back style parachutes which cause muscular and skeletal issues in both seated and standing aircrew because of excessive bulk and weight. The BA-X will be worn by aircrew during walk around applications on the B-52. The BA-X shall be a complete emergency bailout parachute system to include the features and accessories identified in Performance Specification document. The BA-X will be utilized in bailout, constant wear, and static line parachute applications for B-52 aircrew during flight in war and peace time. When not in storage, the BA-X will remain inside the aircraft until due for inspection. 17. Place of Contract Performance: Roanoke, VA 18. Set-aside Status: N/A