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Intent to Sole Source - 304 SABRE Parachute and Equipment

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FA487726QA150Federal

Submission Closed06/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The 355th Contracting Squadron is pursuing a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.501(a) to acquire specialized parachute systems and related equipment exclusively from Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. (CPS), as this is the only manufacturer whose products are certified and listed on the U.S. Air Force’s Approved For Use List for personnel parachute operations. The requirement includes 16 line items totaling 304 SABRE 3 main canopies in various sizes, PD-series 7-cell reserve canopies, CYPRES 2 altimeters, VECTOR 3 tandem parachute systems, TP-460 main canopies, control lines, closing loops, and full rigging and packing services, all of which are mandated for use by rescue operators under AFI 10-3503 due to system-specific training and certification requirements. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 314999, though competition is precluded because no other manufacturer produces the authorized configurations. All responses must be submitted by June 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MDT to the designated point of contact, with the government retaining full discretion to determine whether the procurement remains sole-sourced based on received information, without any obligation to award or reimburse costs to respondents. The place of performance is Portland, Oregon, with delivery and acceptance expected at that location, though packaging, inspection criteria, pricing, contract type, payment details, and specific delivery timelines are not defined in the notice. The procurement is governed solely by regulatory exclusivity, the Air Force’s AUL, and the unique manufacturing capabilities of CPS, eliminating the need for competitive bidding or formal evaluation criteria.

General Info

Sole-source procurement of approved parachute systems and services from Complete Parachute Solutions.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

Portland, OR, 97218, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Attachment+5+-+JA+Brand+Name-Below+SAT.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 2

special-notice

Response DeadlineJun 4

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

Contacts2 people available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Judah Morton

Joshua E. Rodriguez

Full Description

This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.

The 355th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a sole-source procurement action for the procurement of the following items:

0001 SABRE 3 170 - 2 ea
0002 SABRE 3 190 - 4 ea
0003 SABRE 3 210 - 6 ea
0004 SABRE 3 230 - 3 ea
0005 PD176 7 CELL RESERVE CANOPY - 2 ea
0006 PD193 7 CELL RESERVE CANOPY - 4 ea
0007 PD218 7 CELL RESERVE CANOPY - 6 ea
0008 PD235 7 CELL RESERVE CANOPY - 3 ea
0009 CHANGEABLE MODE CYPRES 2 1-PIN - 15 ea
0010 VECTOR 3 W/OPTIONS - 15 ea
0011 FULL RIGGING, ASSEMBLY AND PACK - 15 ea
0012 Shipping & H Fee - 1 ea
0013 TP-460 M3 9 CELL MAIN CANOPY - 3 ea
0014 EZ-425 (VS-425) CONTROL LINE - 1 ea
0015 SET TP-460 COMPLETE LINE SET - 1 ea
0016 CLOSING LOOP-VECTOR 3 MAIN - 50 ea

This requirement is accomplished in accordance with FAR Part 13.501(a) “Soliciting from a single source”. In accordance with AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Operations, rescue operators are required to wear parachute risers, drogues and airbags as part of free-fall jumps, and per AFI 10-3503 Chapter 9, 9.1.1.3, USAF parachutists will only use the equipment for which they have received system-specific training. An Approved For Use List exists that is signed by the AF Personnel Parachute Program Manager. The Air Force Personnel Parachute Program (PPP) Approved For Use List (AUL) specifically identifies the SPECIAL OPERATIONS VECTOR-3 TANDEM SIGMA (SOV-TS), MAIN , SPECIAL OPERATIONS VECTOR-3 TANDEM SIGMA (SOV3-TS), RESERVE , and TANDEM PHOENIX (TP) SERIES as authorized parachute systems to be worn by rescue operators. These parachute systems are manufactured and sold by Complete Parachute Solutions, INC (CPS). Since the AUL exists that mandates specific items that are certified for use by the Air Force and only one company manufactures the approved items, the requirement is intended to be Sole Sourced to COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

All interested parties must respond no later than 6/4/2025 at 2:00pm MDT to A1C Judah Morton at email: contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. Responses received will be reviewed in detail; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Information received will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or not. The 355th Contracting Office will not reimburse parties for any costs connected with providing capability information.