BA-30 Low Profile Parachutes

Project Title: BA-30 LPP Parachutes
Reference Number: FA487720QA271

1.   The 355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, hereby submits an intent to sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. for BA-30 Low Profile Parachute (LPP) QTY: 2 EA. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement. This document does not constitute a request for quotations, proposals, or bids.
    
2.   An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows:
   CLIN 0001 – Aircrew Flight Equipment BA-30 Low Profile Parachute QTY: 2 EA
   *Please see attached JA for further information.
    
3. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, and will not be cost or time prohibitive.
    
4.    Please send your responses to the following individuals:

Richard Kelly, Contracting Specialist; at richard.kelly.32@us.af.mil and
Zachary Kay, Contracting Specialist, at zachary.kay@us.af.mil

*The determination not to complete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

5.  Responses are due no later than Tuesday, 23 June 2020, by 2:00 P.M., Arizona Local Time.