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Butler Parachute W/HX400 (custom fit).
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NASA's National Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking to procure a custom-fit Butler Parachute W/HX400 through a sole source contract awarded to Butler Parachute Systems, Inc., identified as the exclusive provider of this specific parachute model. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and will adhere to the commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 12. Performance will take place at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California, while the procurement office is located at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 314999. Interested parties wishing to demonstrate their capabilities or qualifications to fulfill the requirement may submit written responses by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 14, 2026. These submissions will be considered solely to assess whether the requirement should undergo full and open competition, with the government retaining sole discretion on that determination. Oral communications are not permitted in response to the notice. The acquisition is also subject to NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 concerning procurement oversight, and a designated Ombudsman is available to address concerns. Tracy Bremer serves as the primary procurement specialist contact for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.
General Info
Agency
Contract Value
$57,480NAICS
Place of Performance
Edwards, CA, 93523, USASet-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Butler Parachute W/HX400 (custom fit).
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC, 1820
Loudon AVE NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24017-5514 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been
determined that BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC is the sole provider of Butler Parachute W/HX400
(custom fit).
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Armstrong
Flight Research Center (AFRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures
prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 314999.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the
identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/14/2026. Such
capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this
procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on
a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the
government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this
acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-
Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Tracy Bremer
Procurement Specialist
tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov