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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Butler Parachute Harnesses in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 17 Jul 2026 and is scheduled to close on 26 Jul 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. 145338681, while the tender notice number is FA462026QA278 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Butler Parachute Harnesses
Deadline: 26 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 17 Jul 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145338681
Document Ref. No.: FA462026QA278
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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 low profile parachute (LPP) training harnesses, part number 11094, for use at the SERE school located at Fairchild AFB, WA. The requested harnesses are a training specific item that meets Air Force requirements as stated in AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program, from April 2026, AFMAN11-301V1, and the USAF Personnel Parachute Program (PPP) Approve for Use List (AUL). The required harnesses are only manufactured/distributed by Butler Parachute Systems, Inc (BPS).
The Air Force Personnel Parachute Program Authorized Use List (AUL) mandates that the only authorized low-profile parachutes (LLP) are manufactured by Butler Parachute Systems (BPS). This requirement is for the LPP training hanging harness manufactured by BPS and specifically designed for training to simulate the use of the mandated LPP from the AUL therefore 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. Butler Parachute Systems was contacted and confirmed there are no authorized resellers of this product. 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 Instructions for all future purchases of this nature to verify if competition is available.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. Vendors that believe they can provide the items listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of det...
Notice ID: fa462026qa278
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa4620 92 cons lgc
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
Inactive Dates: aug 10, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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