Limited Competition Justification_Cypress AAD Redacted.pdf

This Justification Review Document is for a single-source procurement by the National Guard Bureau for 17 Cypress Automatic Activation Devices (AADs) from SSK Industries. The procurement is being conducted under the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program (PPP) Approved For Use List dated 20 March 2025, with Airtec GmbH & Co Safety Systems identified as the manufacturer's exclusive authorized distributor. The total estimated contract value is redacted, with the contract type specified as Firm Fixed Price, and the fund type listed as O&M Air. The solicitation is being processed under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for a single-source procurement, with an intent to sole source the requirement for 15 days through SAM.gov. The technical requirement is for parachute deployment devices to be used in emergency situations for Air Force personnel, with no other sources currently authorized on the approved use list.