Intent to sole Source- Deployment Ropes
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA487726QA195
- Agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314994 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills
- PSC
- 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85707, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force issued a notice of intent to sole-source Adaptive Rope Kits with Advanced Rope Climbing Technology (ARTAC) Rope to Arc Edge Solutions LLC, with responses due by August 25, 2026. The 48th Rescue Squadron (48 RQS) is procuring 110 units under FAR 6.302-1, justified on the grounds that Arc Edge Solutions holds proprietary material science and manufacturing technology that prevents sheath slippage during tactical mechanical device use and provides specialized hydrophobic treatment that no commercial equivalent achieves. The Government asserts it does not possess the data necessary to manufacture the item from any source other than the original equipment manufacturer and that alternative cordage introduces catastrophic safety risks, including device jamming and uncontrolled descents under life-safety loads. The contracting activity is 355 CONS. All responsible sources may submit capability statements within three calendar days of publication; the Government will consider all responses but retains sole discretion whether to compete the contract. Approval of any proposed source is required and will not delay award. The procurement authority cites RFO 12.102(a) for commercial products and RFO 13.101(b) for noncommercial items, with references to brand-name justification under GSAR 538.7104-3(a) for FSS Orders and RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii).
Notice text
Intent to sole source to Arc Edge Solutions LLC, for Deployment Ropes.
This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.
48th RQS is requesting the procurement of a Deployment Ropes .
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:
Adaptive Rope Kit with ARTAC Rope
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 calander 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 - Adaptive Rope Kit with ARTAC Rope
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA - Single Source - Deployment ropes.pdf |
Similar open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Sourced Award | Forest Service | No set-aside | |
| Rope, fibrous | Construction and Equipment | Total Small Business |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity