Intent to Sole Source - TS16 Parachute Systems

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
FA487720QA292
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
PSC
1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment
Place of performance
Tucson AZ 85707 USA

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This Special Notice was published by the 355th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command. The notice announces the agency's intent to award a sole source contract to Complete Parachute Solutions for the procurement of TS-16 harnesses, TP-400-M2 and TP-460-M3 canopies, and associated accessories.

The Special Notice provides interested parties an opportunity to challenge the sole source determination by July 15, 2020. To do so, contractors must submit a letter demonstrating their technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must also provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government without undue cost or schedule impacts. If awarded on a sole source basis, the firm-fixed price contract would procure 120 items from Complete Parachute Solutions to meet the agency's parachute system requirements.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

Due to an administrative error this Intent to Sole Source is being posted under the correct NAICS. Responses are due no later than Friday, 7 August 2020, by 10:00 A.M., Arizona Local Time. 

Project Title: TS-16 Parachute Systems
Reference Number: FA487720QA292


1.      The 355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, hereby submits an intent to sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Complete Parachute Solutions for TS16 Harnesses, TP-400-M2 / TP-460-M3 Canopies, and necessary accessories. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement. This document does not constitute a request for quotations, proposals, or bids. 

2.      An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows: 
CLIN 0001 - TS16 H/C; Coyote P/N: CPS-173-971 QTY: 12
CLIN 0002 - TP-400 M2 P/N: CPS-TP-400-M2 QTY: 8 
CLIN 0003 - VR421 9 Cell Tandem Reserve Canopy P/N: CPS-VR-421 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0004 - SOV Rev Adjustment Passenger P/N: CPS-133-708 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0005 - 02-14" 122; Coyote P/N: CPS-161-008 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0006 - Let Zip-On Utility Pocket; Coyote P/N: CPS-172-929 QTY: 12
CLIN 0007 - Oxygen Pouch-Belly Band Type 1-Slip On for SOV3 Passenger Harness P/N: CPS-158-039 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0008 - TP-460 M3 P/N: CPS-TP-460-M3 QTY: 4 
CLIN 0009 - 54" Drogue w/Extended Centerline & Orange Plastic Handle P/N: CPS-101-301 QTY: 8 

3.    Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, and will not be cost or time prohibitive. 

4.       Please send your responses to the following individuals: 

Sadiah Robinson, Contracting Specialist, at sadiah.robinson@us.af.mil and
Zachary Kay, Contracting Specialist, at zachary.kay@us.af.mil 


*The determination not to complete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.


5.  Responses are due no later than Friday, 7 August 2020, by 10:00 A.M., Arizona Local Time. 
 

Update #1 ·

Project Title: TS-16 Parachute Systems
Reference Number: FA487720QA292


1.      The 355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, hereby submits an intent to sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Complete Parachute Solutions for TS16 Harnesses, TP-400-M2 / TP-460-M3 Canopies, and necessary accessories. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement. This document does not constitute a request for quotations, proposals, or bids. 

2.      An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows: 
CLIN 0001 - TS16 H/C; Coyote P/N: CPS-173-971 QTY: 12
CLIN 0002 - TP-400 M2 P/N: CPS-TP-400-M2 QTY: 8 
CLIN 0003 - VR421 9 Cell Tandem Reserve Canopy P/N: CPS-VR-421 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0004 - SOV Rev Adjustment Passenger P/N: CPS-133-708 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0005 - 02-14" 122; Coyote P/N: CPS-161-008 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0006 - Let Zip-On Utility Pocket; Coyote P/N: CPS-172-929 QTY: 12
CLIN 0007 - Oxygen Pouch-Belly Band Type 1-Slip On for SOV3 Passenger Harness P/N: CPS-158-039 QTY: 12 
CLIN 0008 - TP-460 M3 P/N: CPS-TP-460-M3 QTY: 4 
CLIN 0009 - 54" Drogue w/Extended Centerline & Orange Plastic Handle P/N: CPS-101-301 QTY: 8 

3.    Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, and will not be cost or time prohibitive. 

4.       Please send your responses to the following individuals: 

Sadiah Robinson, Contracting Specialist, at sadiah.robinson@us.af.mil and
Zachary Kay, Contracting Specialist, at zachary.kay@us.af.mil 


*The determination not to complete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.


5.  Responses are due no later than Wednesday, 15 July 2020, by 10:00 A.M., Arizona Local Time. 
 

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