Project Information

Bid Title

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Butler Parachute Harnesses

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jul 10, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 23, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA462026QA278

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Project Description

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Butler Parachute Harnesses

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Notice ID

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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: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 10, 2026 03:20 pm PDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 23, 2026 04:00 pm PDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 07, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• 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 Air Force Base , WA 99011
  USA

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 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 determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS 110 W ENT ST STE 200
• FAIRCHILD AFB , WA 99011-5320
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Samantha Gorman
• samantha.gorman@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 5092478136

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 10, 2026 03:20 pm PDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 16Aircraft Components and Accessories

• NAICS 314999All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

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[Special Notice (Updated)] Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Butler Parachute Harnesses

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