Intent to Sole Source - 48 RQS CYPRES and MAINTENANCE
ID: FA487724QA553Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT (1670)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1206d809029448108374be0f67c70c61/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to sole source the procurement of the CYPRES System and associated maintenance services to SSK Military Industries Inc. This procurement is critical as the CYPRES 2 Automatic Activation Device (AAD) is the only equipment authorized for use under the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program, ensuring operational readiness for Air Force personnel during parachute operations. Interested vendors who believe they can meet these requirements are encouraged to contact the primary or secondary points of contact, Della Fales at della.fales.1@us.af.mil or Micky Hallman at micky.hallman.1@us.af.mil, by the specified deadline to express their capabilities.

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    48 RQS CYPRES SOLE SOURCE J_A_Redacted.pdf
    The Single Source Justification document from 355 CONS details the procurement of the CYPRES System and Maintenance services, specifically citing SSK Industries as the exclusive distributor of the CYPRES 2 Automatic Activation Device (AAD). These devices are essential for Air Force personnel parachute systems, as they are the only equipment authorized for use under the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program. The justification emphasizes that all jumpers and riggers are trained on the CYPRES 2, which supports both real-world and contingency operations. Efforts to find alternative AAD vendors identified SSK Industries as the sole compliant source, prompting a determination that only a single source is available for this contract action. The document concludes with an outline of steps to broaden future sourcing options, aiming to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in meeting mission requirements while continually seeking viable vendors for AAD supplies. This document reflects a careful approach to procurement within government regulations, emphasizing compliance and operational readiness.
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