The U.S. Special Operations Command awarded a $196,416 Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to SSK Military Industries Inc., a for-profit manufacturer, to provide 45 CYPRES-2 1-PIN MIL 1000 35M/S ABS W/LTM parachute systems. This sole-source award was made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as SSK Military Industries is the only authorized distributor of the Military CYPRES parachute system in the United States. SSK Military Industries has a long history of providing parachute systems, components, and related services to the Department of Defense, including prime contracts and subcontracts with various military branches and agencies. This award is not designated as a small business set-aside.