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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Intent to Sole Source Onyx Ramt 40 and Kits in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 29 Aug 2026 and is scheduled to close on 03 Sep 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 148148633, while the tender notice number is FA487726QA217 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Intent to Sole Source Onyx Ramt 40 and Kits
Deadline: 03 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 29 Aug 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 148148633
Document Ref. No.: FA487726QA217
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at this time.
The 355th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a sole-source contract action for procurement of the following items:
- CLIN 0001 - Rigged Alternate Method-Tandem (RAM-T) 40s - QTY 18
- CLIN 0002 - RAM-T 40 Accessory Kits - QTY 9
Commercial Market Research & Distribution Strategy: Open market research, past procurement reviews, and technical reviews confirmed that while other tethered-tandem cargo systems exist, none match the proprietary geometry, dimensions, and rigging integration tested and approved in TB 25-16. Furthermore, communications with the manufacturer (Onyx Industries) confirmed that for stateside procurements, they sell direct to the Government or through prime vendors for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). As this requirement is not being procured through DLA, a direct sole-source award to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is the most efficient and practical acquisition strategy. Sole Source / Small Business Determination: Onyx Industries is confirmed as the manufacturer and sole supplier of the certified RAM-T 40 system outside of DLA channels.0
The requested items will enable 304 RQS pararescue teams to safely conduct C-130 aircraft Military Tandem Tethered Bundle (MTTB) aerial insertion operations for boats assigned to the unit. These operations are conducted using pre-established Combat Ready Insertion Barrel (CRIB) procedures in conjunction with the Onyx RAM-T 40 modular air delivery solution which increases the unit's ability to conduct maritime rescue and Isolated Personnel recovery missions. CRIB (Onyx RAM-T 40) is a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product providing for standardized rigging and deployment procedures that are used during maritime recovery missions of Isolated Personnel. CRIB (Onyx RAM-T 40) has been fully tested on the C-130 airframe and equipment preparation procedures are described in USAF Tactics Bulletin (TB) 25-16, dated 3 ...
Notice ID: fa487726qa217
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa4877 355 cons pk
Product Service Code: 1670 - parachutes; aerial pick up, delivery, recovery systems; and cargo tie down equipment
NAICS Code: 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: sep 18, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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