Aviation Fall Protection Systems
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480026Q0067
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7810 Athletic And Sporting Equipment
- Place of performance
- Langley AFB, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, via the 633rd Contracting Squadron, is procuring 16 Aviation Fall Protection Bags for F-22 Raptor maintenance operations at Langley AFB, with capability statements due June 1, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside, sole-source procurement to Air Ups LLC, issued under FAR 12.102(a) because the Aviation Fall Protection Bag is a custom, F-22-specific item no longer in production without a National Stock Number, and a comprehensive search for commercial alternatives yielded no suitable substitutes.
Place of performance is 210 Sweeney Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23665. The requirement specifies AirUps LLC Safety Bags (Model A-1509-10), measuring 5 feet wide by 8 feet long by 3 feet high with relief valves, each delivery package including 15 connection panels, 6 storage cases, 2 blowers, and a repair kit. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB by June 30, 2026. The NAICS code is 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing) with a 150-employee size standard; the PSC code is 7810 (Athletic and Sporting Equipment).
The total line item value is $24,352.00 at $1,522.00 per unit. Contractor personnel requiring installation access must obtain valid DoD installation access passes within 30 days prior to projected need. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 0800–1700 Eastern Standard Time, excluding federal holidays. Contractor must establish clear organizational lines of authority, maintain a single point of contact, and report any mishaps involving government property damage or personnel injury within 24 hours. The Government intends to award no later than June 12, 2026. Points of contact are SrA Wesley Kuhlmann (wesley.kuhlmann@us.af.mil) and Margaret Young (margaret.young.6@us.af.mil).
Notice text
This notice is published in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 and the procedures of FAR 5.101(b)(2).
The United States Air Force’s 633rd Contracting Squadron, part of Air Combat Command, intends to issue a purchase order to Air Ups LLC for the procurement of an Aviation Fall Protection Bag. This acquisition will be conducted as a non‑competitive, single‑source procurement in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a), which authorizes single‑source purchases when no other supplies or services can meet agency requirements.
The 633rd Contracting Squadron, located at 14 Burrell St., building 67, Langley AFB, VA 23665, will award this contract to support the F‑22 Raptor mission at the 1st Fighter Wing, Langley AFB.
The Aviation Fall Protection Bag is a custom, F‑22‑specific item that is no longer in production and does not have a National Stock Number or any viable replacement. A comprehensive search for alternative commercial items yielded no suitable substitutes. Air Ups LLC specializes in tailored aviation safety solutions that meet unique military operational requirements, capabilities not commonly found among multiple suppliers.
This announcement serves as a solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with RFO 12.102(a). As this is a brand‑name, single‑source solicitation. This notice is published in accordance with RFO 6.103-1 and solicitation procedures of FAR 12.603.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 326299, with a Small Business Size Standard of 150 employees.
This notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they possess the capability to meet this requirement may submit a capability statement to SrA Wesley Kuhlmann at wesley.kuhlmann@us.af.mil no later than 4:30 PM Eastern Time on June 1, 2026. The Government intends to award this requirement no later than June 12, 2026, using procedures other than full and open competition, as only one responsible source is currently identified as capable of meeting the requirement.
Attached are the RFQ, SOR, and provisions and clauses for reference.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2. Applicable Clauses and Provisions - Air Ups.pdf | ||
| SOR Air Ups.pdf | ||
| RFQ - Air Ups.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Aviation Fall Protection Bag | Solicitation |
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