brand name Justification_CYPRES_signed.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of the CYPRES Automatic Activation Device (AAD). The CYPRES AAD is a backup device that automatically activates the parachute in the event the user is unable to manually pull the ripcord.

The solicitation is being issued by the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) with Solicitation Number FA520924Q0080. The justification explains that the CYPRES AAD is the only AAD that meets the unique requirements and technical specifications needed to ensure the safety and readiness of PACAF's parachute operations. The brand name justification outlines the critical capabilities, reliability, and proven performance of the CYPRES AAD that makes it the sole acceptable product for this requirement.