TT1000 Butler Parachute System
ID: W50S8L25QA005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NA USPFO ACTIVITY KYANG 123LOUISVILLE, KY, 40213-2614, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

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/228d4aae42c64b46b1022622d3a536ad/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Kentucky Air National Guard, intends to award a sole source contract for the TT1000 Tandem Parachute System to Butler Parachute Systems, Inc. This procurement is essential to ensure that the Special Tactics Squadron meets various Air Force requirements and Technical Orders, as Butler Parachute Systems is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this specific parachute system. The use of standardized parachutes is critical for mission success and operational consistency among aircrew and technicians. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements are invited to submit their capabilities in writing by August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, with inquiries directed to Jonathan Vance at jonathan.vance.4@us.af.mil or by phone at 502-413-4161.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jonathan Vance
    (502) 413-4161
    jonathan.vance.4@us.af.mil
    Files
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    scan07-22-2025-152137.pdf
    The Justification Review Document from the National Guard Bureau outlines the need for a contract action that supports an exemption from full and open competition due to specific requirements that can only be met by a particular item or service. The document specifies the contracting activity and the purpose of this contract, detailing the estimated total price and rationale behind why the selected item or service is the sole solution that satisfies the need. It confirms prior involvement with the procurement process and cites the legal authority backing this decision. The document includes sections on efforts made to foster competition and the results of market research, although it indicates no specific posting requirements. The Technical Representative certifies the accuracy of the supporting data, while the Contracting Officer verifies that the projected costs are fair and reasonable. This document serves as a critical piece in the procurement process, justifying the bypass of standard competitive procedures to meet urgent operational requirements of the National Guard.
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