Sole Source - Combined Pre-Solicitation Test Parachutist Program Edwards AFB FY27
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA930227Q0001
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93523, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center seeks commercial services for the Test Parachutist Program at Edwards Air Force Base on a sole source basis with Perris Valley Aviation Services Inc., with quotes due September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST. Amendment 1 extended the original September 9 deadline.
Place of performance is Edwards Air Force Base, California. The procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) on the basis that Perris Valley Aviation Services is the only vendor within 150 miles of Edwards AFB possessing the required integrated capability: an owner-operated drop zone and FAA-certified aircraft capable of door and ramp operations for day and night parachute drops; on-site maintenance facilities with FAA-certified riggers and mechanics; an on-site vertical wind tunnel; and a dedicated military training facility with air conditioning, padded flooring, and video review capabilities. Market research identified three potential vendors within the radius, all determined unsuitable; a prior sources sought notice yielded only one unresponsive response.
The NAICS code is 611699, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction; PSC is U099. The contract is firm fixed price for seven line items including military training facility use (27 days), aircraft time (57 hours for Skyvan or Twin Otter), pilot fees, FAA Senior Rigger services with DoD experience, USPA fees for 11 personnel, canopy control instruction, and USPA Coach Certification for three personnel. The aircraft must support up to 11 fully equipped personnel, achieve 1,500 feet minimum and 14,000 feet maximum altitude, and maintain airspeeds as low as 95 knots. Fair and reasonable pricing will be evaluated per FAR Subpart 15.4.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date to 11 Sep 26 at 9:00AM PST.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent
General Information
Details
Notice ID:
FA9302-27-Q-0001
Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting Office:
AFTC/PZZG
NAICS Code:
611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
PSC Code:
U099 - Education/Training - Other or Other Education and Training Services
Response Date:
11 September 2026, 09:00AM PST
Description of Requirement
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Department of War (DoW) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Perris Valley Aviation Services Inc, for the procurement of services for Test Parachutist Program at Edwards AFB.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Subject
Description
Statutory Authority
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1
Justification
There is reasonable basis to conclude that the agency can only be satisfied by Perris Valley Aviation Services, Inc. Since they are the only vendor that possesses the capability to support the drop zones, pads, and the vertical wind tunnel within 150 miles of Edwards AFB. The vendor must provide an owner-operated drop zone and aircraft. On-site maintenance facilities, FAA certified parachute riggers, and mechanics must be available. On-site vertical wind tunnel and on-site training facilities with air conditioning, padded flooring for packing of parachutes, and computers and televisions for training/debriefing purposes. Vendor must have both, door and ramp capable aircraft available for both day and night parachute operations. Skydive Perris is the only parachute operating location that currently has a wind tunnel on location. Skydive Perris is the only vendor that is currently capable of meeting the requirements of the Test Parachutist Program.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide aircraft, pilot, United States Parachute Association (USPA) course instructor(s), and facilities necessary to support the 412th OSS Test Parachutist Program (TPP) operations as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached.
Market Research
A similar requirement was procured the prior year and a sources sought notice was posted in SAM.gov to find how many capable vendors would be capable of fulfilling that requirements based on the PWS. Only one response was received from BHPE LLC, stating that they were interested in this opportunity. An email was sent to them requesting their capabilities statement, but they were unresponsive. Additionally, the company is located in Oklahoma. That requirement and this current requirement calls out for the drop zones and helipad locations to be within 150 miles of Edwards AFB. If BHPE was given the opportunity to quote on this requirement, it is highly likely that they would subcontract to Perris Valley Aviation since no other small businesses are available in the local area.
Other known possible sources of the service were also contacted to validate the past research. Small Business office found a potential vendor (Square One) that may be able to fulfill the service. Both Square One Parachutes and Skydive Elsinore, Inc were each contacted to which they responded that they could not provide the service required since they do not have the infrastructure in place for a vertical wind tunnel. FPDS were searched under keyword "Skydive" and limited to "Ca". All the yielded results were contract awards to Skydive Elsinore, Inc. Multiple agencies utilized their service, but they could not fulfill this requirement.
Instructions to Interested Parties
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Applicable Provisions & Clauses
The following FAR/RFO provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
Provision/Clause
Title
FAR 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-3
Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Update #1 ·
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent
General Information
Details
Notice ID:
FA9302-27-Q-0001
Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting Office:
AFTC/PZZG
NAICS Code:
611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
PSC Code:
U099 - Education/Training - Other or Other Education and Training Services
Response Date:
8 September 2026, 09:00AM PST
Description of Requirement
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Department of War (DoW) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Perris Valley Aviation Services Inc, for the procurement of services for Test Parachutist Program at Edwards AFB.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Subject
Description
Statutory Authority
10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1
Justification
There is reasonable basis to conclude that the agency can only be satisfied by Perris Valley Aviation Services, Inc. Since they are the only vendor that possesses the capability to support the drop zones, pads, and the vertical wind tunnel within 150 miles of Edwards AFB. The vendor must provide an owner-operated drop zone and aircraft. On-site maintenance facilities, FAA certified parachute riggers, and mechanics must be available. On-site vertical wind tunnel and on-site training facilities with air conditioning, padded flooring for packing of parachutes, and computers and televisions for training/debriefing purposes. Vendor must have both, door and ramp capable aircraft available for both day and night parachute operations. Skydive Perris is the only parachute operating location that currently has a wind tunnel on location. Skydive Perris is the only vendor that is currently capable of meeting the requirements of the Test Parachutist Program.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide aircraft, pilot, United States Parachute Association (USPA) course instructor(s), and facilities necessary to support the 412th OSS Test Parachutist Program (TPP) operations as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached.
Market Research
A similar requirement was procured the prior year and a sources sought notice was posted in SAM.gov to find how many capable vendors would be capable of fulfilling that requirements based on the PWS. Only one response was received from BHPE LLC, stating that they were interested in this opportunity. An email was sent to them requesting their capabilities statement, but they were unresponsive. Additionally, the company is located in Oklahoma. That requirement and this current requirement calls out for the drop zones and helipad locations to be within 150 miles of Edwards AFB. If BHPE was given the opportunity to quote on this requirement, it is highly likely that they would subcontract to Perris Valley Aviation since no other small businesses are available in the local area.
Other known possible sources of the service were also contacted to validate the past research. Small Business office found a potential vendor (Square One) that may be able to fulfill the service. Both Square One Parachutes and Skydive Elsinore, Inc were each contacted to which they responded that they could not provide the service required since they do not have the infrastructure in place for a vertical wind tunnel. FPDS were searched under keyword "Skydive" and limited to "Ca". All the yielded results were contract awards to Skydive Elsinore, Inc. Multiple agencies utilized their service, but they could not fulfill this requirement.
Instructions to Interested Parties
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Applicable Provisions & Clauses
The following FAR/RFO provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
Provision/Clause
Title
FAR 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-3
Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - FA930227Q0001.pdf | ||
| SSJ_Redacted.pdf | ||
| 412 OSS TPP PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT May FY27.pdf |
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