Intent to Sole Source Lift Tickets/Wind Tunnel
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- F2MTRP5094A001
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina 28308, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to pursue a sole source acquisition for lift tickets and vertical wind tunnel services. Specifically, the 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, plans to award a purchase order to Paraclete Aviation, LLC for supporting the 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron's military parachute operations. The acquisition will cover aircraft, facilities, vertical wind tunnel, and related services necessary for military freefall training. The government has determined that Paraclete Aviation, LLC is the only vendor within a 95-mile radius capable of fulfilling these specialized requirements. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1).
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to maintain military freefall training currencies and accommodate the specific operational schedule of the 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron. The government has set a closing date of June 6, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. EST for information submission, though the anticipated award date remains undetermined. Contractors should note that this is not a competitive proposal request, and the government retains sole discretion in determining contract competition. Eligibility is effectively limited to Paraclete Aviation, LLC, as they are the only identified vendor meeting the comprehensive requirements, which include providing safety-inspected aircraft, FAA commercially certified pilots, and a dedicated vertical wind tunnel facility. The opportunity specifically supports High Altitude - Low Opening (HALO) operations, with strict adherence to military freefall regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Interested parties seeking more information can contact TSgt Glinnis Thompson or SSgt Daniel Hutchins using the provided email addresses.
Notice text
TITLE: F2MTRP5094A001, Sole Source Acquisition for Pope Lift Tickets
The 4th Contracting Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC intends to award a sole source purchase order to Paraclete Aviation, LLC. Required items to be purchased are:
This procurement will be for the purchase of aircraft, facilities, vertical wind tunnel and services to support 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron (SW TS) military parachute operations.
APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY:
This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Paraclete Aviation, LLC is the sole source. There are no other available vendors in at least 95 miles that can fulfill this service. Additionally, military freefall currencies need to be maintained, and jump times are dictated by the schoolhouse’s teaching schedule. Paraclete Aviation LLC has the experience and flexibility required to meet the schedule of the 352 BA TS. Furthermore, Air Mobility Command (AMC) has approved the aircraft utilized by Paraclete Aviation, LLC, and the Drop Zone has been surveyed and approved by the Air Force for military use.
Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The closing date for this synopsis is 06 June 2025 at 12:00 P.M EST. The anticipated award date is unknown. For information regarding this purchase, please contact TSgt Glinnis Thompson at: Glinnis.Thompson@us.af.mil or SSgt Daniel Hutchins at: Daniel.Hutchins.1@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Lift Tickets and Vertical Wind Tunnel SOW.pdf |
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