Intent to Sole Source - Parachute Reserve Ripcord Pocket Pillows
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA487725QA515
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- Arizona 85707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 355th Contracting Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, representing the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to conduct a sole-source procurement for parachute reserve ripcord pocket pillows. The procurement involves two contract line items: 50 units each of Reserve Ripcord Pocket Pillows part numbers 11-1-10190-1 and 11-1-10192-1 from Airborne Systems North America of California. This specialized equipment is required for the 68th Rescue Squadron's RA-1 Free Fall inventory to support critical training operations. The notice was posted on August 6, 2025, with responses due by August 8, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 314999 for miscellaneous textile product mills and PSC code 1670 for parachutes and related equipment.
The sole-source justification stems from Technical Compliance Technical Order requirements mandating updates to the RA-1 Free Fall parachute system's reserve handles to ensure operational safety and effectiveness. Without these updated components, the 68th Rescue Squadron cannot support full class rosters for Combat Team Member Course and Combat Leader Course, which would significantly impact the training of pararescuemen. Market research determined that Airborne Systems is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of RA-1 reserve components, making alternative sources unavailable. The contracting officer has determined under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) that only a single source is reasonably available for this procurement. Companies interested in responding must demonstrate capability to provide the specified products and maintain registration as a small business through SAM.gov, with responses required by the August 8, 2025 deadline.
Notice text
The 355th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a sole-source procurement action for the procurement of the following items to Airborne Systems North America of CA:
CLIN 0001: Reserve Ripcord Pocket Pillows (P/N: 11-1-10190-1) (50 Each)
CLIN 0002: Reserve Ripcord Pocket Pillows (P/N: 11-1-10192-1) (50 Each)
Please respond to the primary and or secondary POC by the deadline if your company is capable of providing the above product and is registered as a small business through SAM.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification.pdf |
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