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FA4861-08-Q-B526Federal

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The 99th Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole source purchase order to Airborne Systems Canada Ltd, located in Ontario, Canada, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contract involves the repair and overhaul of FF-2 Automatic Parachute Releases, including the FF-2 Cable and Housing. This acquisition is intended to ensure the proper maintenance and functionality of critical parachute release systems. The notice serves solely to inform and is not a solicitation or a request for proposals, with the government's decision not to compete this procurement fully at its discretion. The contract, identified by solicitation number FA4861-08-Q-B526, is managed by the 99th Contract Logistic Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. It falls under the NAICS code 314999 and is administered by the Department of Defense. Points of contact for this project include Contract Specialist Richarda L. Maes and Contracting Officer Daryl F. Hitchcock. The procurement reflects a focused approach to maintain essential safety equipment through a trusted supplier without the need for competitive bidding.

General Info

Sole source contract to Airborne Systems Canada for FF-2 parachute release repair and overhaul.

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Department Of Defense → FA4861 99 Cons Lgc

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

NV

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PostedMar 31

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4861 99 Cons Lgc

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OfficeNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4861 99 Cons Lgc

Office AddressNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

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Richarda L MaesContract Specialist

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Daryl F. HitchcockContracting Officer

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This is a notice that the 99th Contracting Squadron intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to Airborne Systems Canada Ltd, Ontario, Canada under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This acquisition is for the repair and overhaul of the FF-2 Automatic Parachute Releases to included FF2 Cable and Housing. This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation for offers. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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