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Military Freefall Parachute

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FA3047-11-R-MFPSFederal

Submission Closed07/25/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Issued by Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for the 342 Training Squadron, this Sources Sought Notice seeks information from qualified commercial sources capable of providing a Military Freefall Parachute System. This request is for market research and planning purposes to identify capable vendors and determine potential small business set-asides under NAICS code 314999. The required system must be TSO certified to the latest FAA standards and Berry Amendment compliant in accordance with DFARS 225.7002. Technical requirements include a comprehensive system consisting of a harness and container made of 1000 Denier Cordura, main and tandem parachutes, a reserve parachute, a Military Cypress 2 automatic activation device, carrying bags, and jump suits. The system must also incorporate specific hardware such as the Skyhook safety device and meet strict weight limits and deployment altitude specifications. Interested firms are required to submit a capabilities package demonstrating technical compliance, estimated delivery dates, and business size status.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA3016 502 Cons Cl

Contract Value

$1,999,846.18

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

Lackland AFB, TX, 78236, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Award Issued Date

07/25/2011, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Military Freefall Parachute System Specifications

specifications

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 15

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJun 20

Notice type changed from Sources Sought to Special Notice. Response deadline changed from Mar 24, 2011 to Jun 23, 2011. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

AwardedJul 25

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/25/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3016 502 Cons Cl

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3016 502 Cons Cl

Office AddressJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

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Candy M. TrumpfhellerContracting Officer

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Full Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY (Not a notice of Solicitation) This request is for information only and is issued by Lackland Air Force Base, Texas solely for information, planning purposes, and market research. It does not constitute a formal solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a promise to issue a formal solicitation. This market research is being conducted to identify qualified commercial sources capable of providing Military Freefall Parachute System in accordance with the attached specifications. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information requested herein. The above information is to provide firms a better understanding of the requirement for the 342 Training Squadron and to help determine any subsequent small business set-asides. Firms responding should specify if their product meets the technical specifications below and provide detailed product information to show clear technical compliance. When submitting the capabilities package, please state whether or not you can meet this requirement and an estimated delivery date from the date of contract award. If possible, please include a recent commercial sales history. If you believe you can meet this requirement but take exception to any of the specifications listed below, please state these in your capabilities package with a brief description of why. Additionally, please identify any of the specifications you find overly restrictive and provide justification for this assertion. Firms responding should also indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially or economically disadvantaged small business, or a woman-owned small business. The general definition of a small business is one that is independently owned and operated; is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts and with its affiliates. NAICS Code to be used for this acquisition is 314999 and the size standard does not exceed 500 employees. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent acquisition. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Additional specifications are below. 1) The parachute system shall be TSO certified to the latest FAA standards. 2) The parachute system shall be Berry Amendment compliant IAW DFARS 225.7002. Capabilities package: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities and product specifications related to this effort. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: Jonathan.Esquivel.2@us.af.mil. Responses are to be received no later than 1:00pm (CST) on 24 March, 2011. Direct all questions concerning this notice to Jonathan Esquivel at (210) 671-1777.