Intent to Sole Source- Cypres Automatic Activation Device
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6605 Navigational Instruments
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command's 355 CONS contracting activity issued a sole-source intent notice on May 19, 2026, to procure CYPRES Automatic Activation Devices from SSK Military Industries, Inc., with a three-work-day window (closing May 22, 2026) for interested contractors to submit capability statements. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1; the Government lacks manufacturing data for this proprietary life-safety equipment and cannot solicit alternatives without introducing unacceptable certification and safety risks under the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program Approved for Use List.
The procured items include the EC CYPRES-2 1-Pin Changeable device with LTM, EC CYPRES IR Remote, EC CYPRES Data Collector, and a one-day Military EC CYPRES Operator Training Course. All responsible sources may submit capability statements to demonstrate interest; however, the Government retains sole discretion to proceed with sole-source award and will not delay award pending source approval for new vendors. Market research confirmed only SSK Industries and its authorized distributors can provide CYPRES equipment in compliance with Air Force requirements. The contracting officer's sole-source determination was issued May 18, 2026, under simplified acquisition procedures.
Notice text
Intent to sole source to SSK Military Industries, Inc.
This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.
304 RQS is requesting the procurement of CYPRES Automatic Activation Devices.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item:
EC CYPRES-2 1-Pin Changeable - w/LTM
EC CYPRES IR Remote
EC CYPRES Data Collector
Military EC CYPRES Operator Training Course - 1Day
All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 3 work days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.
The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source.
This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.
See below for item specifics:
CLIN 0001 - EC CYPRES-2 1-Pin Changeable - w/LTM
CLIN 0002- EC CYPRES IR Remote
CLIN 0003- EC CYPRES Data Collector
CLIN 0004- Military EC CYPRES Operator Training Course - 1Day
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name JnA Cypress AAD.pdf |
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