Intent to Sole Source - 304 SABRE Parachute and Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 355th Contracting Squadron, under the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Special Notice titled "Intent to Sole Source - 304 SABRE Parachute and Equipment." This notice indicates an intent to procure specific parachute systems and components, not a solicitation for quotes. Responses from interested parties are due by June 4, 2026. The place of performance is Portland, OR.
Scope of Requirement
The procurement includes a range of parachute equipment:
- SABRE 3 parachutes (170, 190, 210, 230 sizes)
- PD 7-cell reserve canopies (176, 193, 218, 235 sizes)
- CHANGEABLE MODE CYPRES 2 1-PIN
- VECTOR 3 W/OPTIONS
- FULL RIGGING, ASSEMBLY AND PACK
- Shipping & H Fee
- TP-460 M3 9 CELL MAIN CANOPY
- EZ-425 (VS-425) CONTROL LINE
- SET TP-460 COMPLETE LINE SET
- CLOSING LOOP-VECTOR 3 MAIN
This requirement is justified under FAR Part 13.501(a), "Soliciting from a single source." Per AFI 10-3503, USAF parachutists must use system-specific, approved equipment. The Air Force Personnel Parachute Program (PPP) Approved For Use List (AUL) specifically identifies SPECIAL OPERATIONS VECTOR-3 TANDEM SIGMA (SOV-TS) and TANDEM PHOENIX (TP) SERIES as authorized systems, which are manufactured and sold exclusively by Complete Parachute Solutions, INC (CPS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Listed as Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), but the stated intent is for a sole-source award to Complete Parachute Solutions, INC.
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not currently being accepted. Interested parties must respond by the deadline to A1C Judah Morton (judah.morton@us.af.mil) to challenge the sole-source intent. Responses will be reviewed to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible; however, the Government reserves the right to proceed with the proposed sole-source action. Costs incurred for providing capability information will not be reimbursed.
Supporting Documents
- Attachment 5 - JA Brand Name-Below SAT.pdf: This document likely provides specific details and justifications for the brand-name requirements, particularly for acquisitions below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, supporting the sole-source determination.