MFR_BNOJustification_Parachutes_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a brand name only justification for a federal contract.

The 352d Special Warfare Training Squadron (352 SWTS) requires brand name only JAVELIN ODYSSEY Non-tactical Ram Air Parachute Systems (NTRAPS) for Military Free Fall (MFF) instructor training. The estimated cost is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, which exempts this procurement from the formal written justification requirement under RFO 12.102(a). The JAVELIN ODYSSEY NTRAPS systems are uniquely essential to the squadron's mission, as they directly mitigate severe musculoskeletal wear and tear by transitioning MFF instructor training from high-impact endurance events to targeted skills-acquisition programs, thereby preserving physical readiness and extending the operational longevity of elite cadre members.

The justification for brand name only procurement centers on the proprietary and patented harness design that is physically incompatible with any other manufacturer's components. Integrating third-party parts is technically impossible and introduces unacceptable safety risks to active life-support equipment. The specific JAVELIN ODYSSEY system is vital to maintaining the existing parachute training suite and preventing costly replacement of the entire 352 SWTS inventory, which would severely disrupt operational continuity and warfighter training pipelines. Market research identified authorized resellers capable of providing JAVELIN ODYSSEY systems. Questions regarding this procurement should be directed to Contract Specialist Ms. Katelyn Timmermann or Contracting Officer Captain Madison Tikalsky at the Scott Air Force Base 763D Enterprise Sourcing Squadron.