FY25 Butler Parachute Training Harness Tender, USA - 118218372

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : FY25 Butler Parachute Training Harness

Deadline : 01 May 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 118218372

Document Ref. No. : FA462025QA959

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO: Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. (UEI: E1URFZC1QLL7/ CAGE: 0D4Z0)The 22nd Training Readiness Squadron (TRS) has a requirement for Ten (10) Butler Parachute Training Harnesses, part number 11094, for use at the SERE school located at Fairchild AFB, WA. The required harnesses are only manufactured by Butler Parachute Systems, Inc (BPS) and will be used for training only.AFI 11-410, Personnel Parachute Operations, paragraph 4.4 mandates that all parachute systems and equipment FY23 Butler Training Harnesses are only authorized by approval from HQ USAF/A3O-AS and only items listed on the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program Authorized For Use List (AUL) are to be purchased for parachute operations and training.The AUL, dated 1 April 2022, lists the only authorized assembly for Low Profile Parachutes (LPP) as part number 11090, manufactured by BPS. The requested harnesses (Part Number 11094) is a specially manufactured harness for training purposes and is only manufactured and sold by BPS. AFI 11-301V1, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Program, paragraph 5.8.3 states "For Training Use Only (FTUO) flight equipment will mirror operational equipment to maximum extent possible" and because the requested item is specifically designed for training to simulate use of the mandated LPP, a sole source purchase is justified.While competition for parachute equipment is limited due to Air Force policy, an Internet search was conducted to look for authorized resellers of BPS equipment. This included emailing BPS to verify that no authorized resellers of BPS's equipment exist. The LPP harness system is available under BPS's GSA Schedule GS-07F-9649s; however, the LPP training harness (PN: 11094) by themselves are not available under BPS's GSA Schedule.Until other LPP products are authorized by the Air Force, BPS will continue to be the only source for the required harnesses. The government will continue to monitor the updated Air Force I...
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Notice ID : FA462025QA959
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : AIR MOBILITY COMMAND
Office: FA4620 92 CONS LGC
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 24, 2025 02:37 pm PDT
Original Response Date: May 01, 2025 10:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 16, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 1670 - PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT
NAICS Code: 314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance: Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 USA

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