SourcesSought_Parachutes.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources to provide Non- Tactical Ram Air Parachute Systems (NTRAPS) for the 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron (352 SWTS) at Pope Army Airfield.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 510 POW MIA DR. SCOTT AFB, IL. 62225

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.

The 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron (352 SWTS) has a need for 10 Non-Tactical Ram Air Parachute Systems (NTRAPS). The acquisition of NTRAPS directly enhances mission readiness by significantly increasing instructor proficiency in Military Free Fall (MFF) operations. These advanced canopy systems allow instructors to safely replicate the high wing-loading flight dynamics and canopy control characteristics of heavy combat equipment without the associated physical strain.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY

THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A

RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY

FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The 352 SWTS requires Brand Name Only JAVELIN ODYSSEY NTRAPS. This training surrogate directly supports force preservation by mitigating the severe musculoskeletal wear and tear associated with continuous heavy-load jumps, thereby extending the operational longevity and health of the instructional cadre. Ultimately, NTRAPS transitions MFF instructor training from a high-impact physical endurance event into a highly focused skills-acquisition program, ensuring our elite cadre maintains peak proficiency and safety margins while training the next generation of warfighters.

Please see the required parts needed in the table below:

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 314999, with the corresponding size standard of 550 employees.

To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes

Description Part Number/Item Quantity Requested

JAVELIN ODYSSEY HARNESS CONTAINER,

NO OPTIONS INCLUDED

MODEL:

2x J4K 4X J4.5K 4x J5K

SN: TBD

JAVODY 10

RING HARNESS OPTION, HIP AND CHEST POPT-RING

HARNESS-FULL 10

SKY HOOK OPTION FOR NEW HARNESS

CONTAINER

POPT-

SKYHOOK 10

PINSTRIPE PACKAGE ALL (A-E FLAPS, A OR

V STRIPE , AND #4) POPT-PINPACK 10

EASY GRIP DIVE LOOPS POPT-

EGDIVELOOP 10

CLEAR #3 FLAP OPTION POPT-CLEAR3 10

AAD INSTALLED ON PIN FLAP POPT-AADONPF 10

PD SILHOUETTE MAIN CANOPY

*BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT

SIZE:

2 x 190 4 x 210 4 x 230

AMPD-BAC-SIL 10

PD OPTIMUM RESERVE CANOPY

*BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT

SIZE:

2 x 193 4 x 218 4 x 235

ARPD-

OPTIMUM 10

responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications.

Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (RFO 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative, business title and email;

3) Cage Code;

4) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;

5) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);

6) List potential subcontractors anticipated to perform aspects of this effort, to include the percentage of anticipated performance in the table above;

7) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include any Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);

8) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided;

9) Please provide any comments/concerns with the supplies listed you would like the

Government to consider;

10) Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated;

11) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability statement package that includes:

a. A description demonstrating your business’s ability to provide the supplies listed in the Required Capability section of this notice;

b. Include your status as a certified reseller of JAVELIN ODYSSEY

NTRAPS and all of the parts required;

c. Include a statement of intent regarding a submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Katelyn Timmermann, at katelyn.timmermann@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Captain Madison Tikalsky, at madison.tikalsky.1@us.af.mil.

Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions receive after 24 August 2026 will be answered.

Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 26 August 2026 at 12 PM Central Standard Time (CST) to the Contract Specialist, Katelyn Timmermann, at katelyn.timmermann@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Captain Madison Tikalsky, at madison.tikalsky.1@us.af.mil.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials.

All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC

423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.