Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Butler Parachute Harnesses

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in FAIRCHILD AFB, WA
  • Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Contract Details

Notice ID
FA462026QA278
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4620 92 CONS LGC
Posted Date
Friday, July 10, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, July 23, 2026
PSC Code
1670
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
FAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320
Status
Active

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

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for all other miscellaneous textile product mills with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in FAIRCHILD AFB, WA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.