Project Information

Bid Title

Sole Source - Combined Pre-Solicitation_DM-500, P/N 811-00289-4

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

California

Published Date

Aug 18, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 21, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA930226Q0109

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Notice ID

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Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Sub Command

AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

Office

FA9302 AFTC PZZ

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 18, 2026 11:40 am PDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 pm PDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 05, 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:
  • 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Edwards , CA 93524
  USA

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent ??

General Information

Details

Notice ID

FA9302-26-Q-0109

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contracting Office

AFTC/PZZG

NAICS Code

336413 - Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment

Manufacturing

PSC Code

1670 - Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment

Response Date

21 August 2026, 12:00 PM PST

Description of Requirement ??

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Department of War (DoW) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with FXC Corporation for the procurement of FXC Parachute Canopy Dereefer, Model DM-500, Part Number 811-00289-4, QTY 6.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source ??️

Subject

Description

Statutory Authority

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1

Justification

FXC Corp is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for this item. The FXC Parachute Canopy Dereefer, Model DM-500, Part Number 811-00289 is the only USAF authorized model as it pertains to Technical Order 13C5-31-2, Field Maintenance Manual with Repair Parts and Special Tool List--Parachute, Cargo 100' diameter, Models G11-B, G-11C, G11-D. Although, the product is listed as available for procurement through Divine Imaging Inc., an authorized reseller, via the GSA Advantage platform, Divine Imaging confirmed they cannot procure these items at this time on 31 July 2026. Further, on 8/13/26, FXC Corp advised that Divine Imaging is not authorized to resell this equipment and provided a sole source letter. Therefore, procurement must be done through FXC Corporation. This procurement pathway ensures compliance with federal purchasing guidelines while utilizing established government acquisition channels.

Scope of Work

Provide 6 each of DM 500, Part Number 811-00289-4

Market Research

GSA search was conducted resulting in a singular retailer. Purchase inquiry was made and retailer could not meet demand. Although, the product is listed as available for procurement through Divine Imaging Inc., an authorized reseller, via the GSA Advantage platform, Divine Imaging confirmed they cannot procure these items at this time on 31 July 2026. Further, on 8/13/26, FXC Corp advised that Divine Imaging is not authorized to resell this equipment and provided a sole source letter. Therefore, procurement must be done through FXC Corporation. FXC Corp was then contacted for a quote. Contracting inquired about additional resellers of this product but the manufacturer confirmed there are no others.

Instructions to Interested Parties ??

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Applicable Provisions & Clauses ⚖️

The following FAR/RFO provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

Provision/Clause

Title

FAR 52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3

Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• CP 661 277 4503 5 SOUTH WOLFE AVE BLDG 2800
• EDWARDS AFB , CA 93524-1185
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Jenna Jacobson
• jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 6612779558

Secondary Point of Contact

• JAMIL MINOSA
• jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 6612774473

History

• Aug 18, 2026 11:40 am PDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 16Aircraft Components and Accessories

• NAICS 336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

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