Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: 145Th Aw Rfisources Sought Powered Paragliding Ppg Flight and Sustainment System
Deadline: 10 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 28 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 142182294
Document Ref. No.: W50S87-26-Q-5002
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
This is a sources sought announcement; a market survey for information only to be used for preliminary planning purposes. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this project including interested small business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. All interested parties should respond.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANOUNCEMENT.
The 145th Contracting Office intends to issue a solicitation and award a firm-fixed price contract to purchase a Powered Paragliding Flight and Sustainment System if funding becomes available.
Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment System
This Individual Aerial Mobility capability addresses an urgent operational shortfall by providing AFSPECWAR units a scalable, low-cost, and mission-flexible powered flight platform that enhances survivability and effectiveness in both combat and disaster response scenarios. For Air National Guard (ANG) state missions where traditional air assets are limited and roadways are impassable, a paramotor-equipped team can insert with essential payloads to establish communications, conduct independent aerial assessments, and perform life-saving operations without relying on conventional air or ground transport.
Requirements
Basic Flight Operations Training Course: Must cover basic to advanced operations (PPG 1 and 2 standards), heavy payloads, cross-country, and STOL as defined in salient characteristics.
1 Course (for 2 Students)
Maintenance Technician Training Course: Must certify personnel to perform organizational-level maintenance and repair on the provided flight system.
1 Course (for 2 Students)
Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight System: Must meet all salient characteristics for payload, engine output, reserve parachute, and water flotation defined in the requirements.
2 Units...
Notice ID: w50s87-26-q-5002
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w7ns uspfo activity ncang 145
Product Service Code: 1670 - parachutes; aerial pick up, delivery, recovery systems; and cargo tie down equipment
NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jun 25, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
Tender Notice
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