58 OSS Cypres Parachute System

The 58th Operational Support Squadron (OSS) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, issued a Special Notice on February 25, 2026, regarding the procurement of Low Profile Parachutes and CYPRES components for AC-130J aircraft. Published by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center, this notice announces the intent to award a sole source purchase order to Butler Parachute Systems, Inc., the sole manufacturer of the BA-30 Low Profile Parachute System. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and will be conducted under Federal Supply Schedules as authorized by FAR 8.4. Although this is designated as a sole source acquisition, the government is inviting interested parties to submit written information demonstrating their capability to provide the specified products. The anticipated award date is March 5, 2026.

The objective of this procurement is to obtain 10 Low Profile Parachute Assemblies (Part Number 11090) and 18 CYPRES units (Part Number AADC2CLPPL) to replace unserviceable assets and maintain operational readiness of AC-130J aircraft. Interested contractors must submit written information describing their capability to meet the requirements by March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Eligibility is limited to small businesses, as indicated by the total small business set-aside designation. The government emphasizes that deviations from the standardized parachute system may compromise mission success and create operational confusion, underscoring the critical nature of this acquisition. Contractors seeking additional information may contact Julia Kirby or Kelly Scott at the provided email addresses and phone numbers. The government reserves the right to conduct competitive procurement based on responses received and will post a Sole Source Justification Letter in accordance with FAR 6.305(a).