Fast Rope Equipment
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F3CTSG5136AW01
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332510 Hardware Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5340 Hardware, Commercial
- Place of performance
- North Dakota 58705, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is procuring fast rope equipment for staging at field locations to support missile complex recapture procedures and enhance operational capabilities. The procurement includes 18 EN 795 certified Skedco Sked evac tripods that must be lightweight, 100 auto-lock carabiners rated for 50KN with locking barrels, 380 pairs of Yates Tactical Rappel/Fast Rope Gloves in tan color across various sizes, and 18 30-foot fast ropes with steel ring connections and ABLE terminations. Key technical requirements specify that tripods must meet EN 795 certification standards, carabiners must have a 1-inch gate opening and 50KN rating, and gloves must be specifically engineered for fast roping and rappel operations. The evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous offer. The solicitation deadline is July 7, 2025, with quotes required to be submitted via email and valid through September 30, 2025.
This opportunity is set aside 100% for small business concerns under NAICS code 332510 with a size standard of 750 employees, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract includes a critical funding availability clause (FAR 52.232-18) indicating that funds are not currently available and the government's obligation is contingent upon future appropriated funds, with no estimated timeline for fund availability. The procurement specifies exact quantities including 30 small gloves, 60 medium, 200 large, 60 XL, and 30 XXL pairs, with delivery preferred within 60 days after award and bulk delivery acceptable. The place of performance is Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, specifically at 128 Tanker Trail, and the equipment is intended for the 91st Special Forces Group's field operations. The solicitation emphasizes that no legal liability exists for the government until funds are confirmed and contractors receive written notification of fund availability.
Notice text
The Government is requesting staging Fast rope equipment for use in the field. Please see attached salient characterisitics doc for more details.
Salient Characteristics include:
- Tripod must be EN 795 Certified,and light weight.
- Carabineers must have a locking barrel and be rated for 50KN
- Gloves must be tan and specifically engineered for fast roping/Rappel operations.
- The Fast Ropes must be 30 ft and have a steel Ring connection at one end of the rope.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds:
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the
availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the
Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the
Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Ropes Equipment Q and A F3CTSG5136AW01.pdf | ||
| Fast Ropes Equipment Q and A.docx | DOCX document | |
| Fast Ropes Equipment Q and A.docx | DOCX document | |
| Minot Combined Synopsis Solicitation Fast Ropes.pdf | ||
| Salient Characterisitics- SFG Fast Rope.pdf |
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