USAFA Parachute Landing Assistants
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700026Q0027
- Agency
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Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611620 Sports and Recreation Instruction
- PSC
- 6930 Operation Training Devices
- Place of performance
- Usaf Academy, Colorado 80840, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Air Force Academy, through the 10th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a federal contract for Parachute Landing Assistants (PLA). This Special Notice, posted on March 19, 2026, represents the Air Force's intention to procure 10 units of a specialized training device from Plako, LLC, the exclusive distributor of the PLA equipment. The procurement will utilize simplified procedures under FAR Part 12 as a commercial contract. The sole source award is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) based on a determination that only one responsible source exists for this requirement. The contract opportunity falls under NAICS code 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction) and PSC 6930 (Operation Training Devices), with a small business set-aside designation.
The Parachute Landing Assistant is a laser-based device designed to enhance parachutist training by providing audible warning tones at predetermined altitudes during both day and night operations. Interested contractors who believe competition would benefit the Government may submit capability statements with clear and convincing evidence by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT to the designated contracting officers. All participating contractors must maintain current SAM registration as a mandatory requirement. The PLA device features advanced technical specifications including a 32-bit microcontroller, 120 Hz update rate, customizable software with graphical user interface, Class 1 laser technology, and an 8-hour rechargeable lithium battery. The anticipated award date is on or before August 1, 2026, contingent upon fund availability, with the contract structured as a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
Notice text
See Attachment
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOI_PLA_FA700026Q0027.pdf |
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