BA-30 Parachute System Solicitation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of BA-30 Parachute Systems. The 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) requires an upgrade from the older BA-22 parachutes to the newly approved BA-30 model for the safety and survivability of aircrew operating C-17 and C-130 aircraft. Technical Order (T.O.) 14-1-1 specifies that only the BA-series backstyle, automatic parachutes and the BA-30s qualify for these platforms.

• Twenty-eight (28) BA-30 Parachute Systems (Part number 11090)

• One (1) Loft Kit (Part number 801161)

• One (1) Consumables Kit (Part number 801160)

• One (1) Rigging Kit (Part number 801156)

• One (1) CYPRESS Rigging Kit (Part number AADCRPK

• The authority cited is FAR Part 12.201-1 (Simplified Procedures) and 10 U.S.C. 3403 (Special Emergency Procurement Authority).

• The Contracting Officer will utilize price analysis techniques to ensure the cost is fair and reasonable.

• This document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• The BA-30 Parachute System is exclusively available through the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Butler Parachute Systems, Inc., who is the sole OEM with exclusive proprietary rights. Market research indicated no other commercially available systems meet the technical and safety requirements, and Butler Parachute Systems stated they have no authorized distributors.

• The contracting activity is AFSC/PZIMA.

• The Purchase Request / Local ID Number is F3YCEB6079A103.

• The program is the BA-30 Parachute System.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a "Parachute System" and related components. The government is seeking to award a single firm-fixed-price contract for these items.

• BA 30 Parachute System: Part number 11090 (28 Each)

• CYPRESS Rigging Kit: Part number AADCRPK (1 Each)

• Rigging Kit: Part number 801156 (1 Each)

• Consumables Kit: Part number 801160 (1 Each)

• Loft Kit: Part number 801161 (1 Each)

• All items are under Product Service Code 1670.

• Packaging should follow the Contractor's commercial best practice to ensure undamaged arrival. Shipments over 150 lbs or with specific dimensions must be on skidded crates or palletized. Exterior containers must be marked "NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE."

• Unique Item Identification (UII) is required for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, and for specific other items as detailed in the solicitation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Deliveries are scheduled for on or before September 20, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a single purchase order.

• Offer Due Date: May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government. Price is the only evaluated factor. Offers will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, realism, and unbalanced pricing. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be calculated as the sum of all proposed prices.

• Submission: Quotations must be submitted by the deadline specified in Block 8 and to the address in Block 9. Vendors must include a technical description, price, discount terms, and acknowledge amendments.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 314999, Size Standard: 550 employees.

• The Contracting Officer (CO) is the sole point of contact.

• Vendors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Delivery to Tinker Air Force Base requires adherence to specific gate and delivery instructions.

• Contractors must comply with specific badge requirements and background checks.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment, electronic invoicing (WAWF), DEI discrimination, and unique item identification.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Memorandum for Record dated March 24, 2026, from the Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It details an item description for the BA-30 Parachute System, identified by reference number A26-087.

The 76th AMXG is requesting the use of funds to purchase the BA-30 Parachute System. The document specifies the components and quantities required:

• BA-30 Parachute System: P/N 11090 (Qty: 28)
• Loft kit: P/N 801161 (Qty: 1)
• Consumables Kit: P/N 801160 (Qty: 1)
• Rigging Kit: P/N 801156 (Qty: 1)
• CYPRESS Rigging Kit: P/N AADCRPK (Qty: 1)

Equipment is to be delivered to a specified shop at Tinker AFB, OK 73145.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items" for the upgrade of BA-22 parachutes to the newly approved BA-30 model for the 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG). The upgrade is requested for aircrew safety and is necessary for the C-17 and C-130 platforms.

• Twenty-eight (28) BA-30 Parachute Systems (Part number 11090)

• One (1) Loft Kit (Part number 801161)

• One (1) Consumables Kit (Part number 801160)

• One (1) Rigging Kit (Part number 801156)

• One (1) CYPRESS Rigging Kit (Part number AADCRPK)

• All systems must adhere to Technical Order (T.O.) 14-1-1.

• The document does not explicitly state the contract type, period of performance, or estimated value, but it is a "Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items" acquisition.

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This is a sole source justification, indicating no set-aside.

• The BA-30 Parachute System is exclusively available through the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Butler Parachute Systems, Inc.

• Market research confirmed that Butler Parachute Systems is the sole OEM with exclusive proprietary rights, and no other commercially available parachute system meets the specific technical and safety requirements for the designated aircraft.

• The Contracting Officer will utilize price analysis techniques to ensure the price is fair and reasonable.