SOV Sigma Military Tandem Systems

The Kentucky Air National Guard has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. for SOV Military Sigma Tandem Systems. This notice is published under the Department of the Army National Guard and is set aside for total small business participation. The procurement involves complete tandem parachute systems that will enable the Kentucky Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron to meet various Air Force requirements and Technical Orders. Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc., located in Deland, Florida, has been identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of these specialized parachute systems. The notice was posted on July 23, 2025, with responses due by August 8, 2025.

The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to acquire standardized parachute systems that are essential for mission success and to prevent confusion among aircrew and technicians that could result from using non-standardized equipment. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the government has invited any interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements to submit written information describing their capabilities by August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The procurement authority is based on 10 USC 3204(a)(1), citing that Complete Parachute Solutions is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. These SOV Sigma Tandem parachute systems have been tested and utilized by Special Tactics and Air Force units for over twenty years and are specifically designed for delivering mission-essential equipment and personnel into austere environments worldwide. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on any responses received to this notice.