Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: FY25 Butler Parachute Training Harness
UST Ref No: 118218372
Deadline: 01 May 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: FA462025QA959
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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 Parachute Training Harnesses, part number 11094, for use at the SERE school located at Fairchild AFB, WA. The required harnesses are only manufactured by Butler Parachute Systems, Inc (BPS) and will be used for training only.AFI 11-410, Personnel Parachute Operations, paragraph 4.4 mandates that all parachute systems and equipment FY23 Butler Training Harnesses are only authorized by approval from HQ USAF/A3O-AS and only items listed on the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program Authorized For Use List (AUL) are to be purchased for parachute operations and training.The AUL, dated 1 April 2022, lists the only authorized assembly for Low Profile Parachutes (LPP) as part number 11090, manufactured by BPS. The requested harnesses (Part Number 11094) is a specially manufactured harness for training purposes and is only manufactured and sold by BPS. AFI 11-301V1, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Program, paragraph 5.8.3 states "For Training Use Only (FTUO) flight equipment will mirror operational equipment to maximum extent possible" and because the requested item is specifically designed for training to simulate use of the mandated LPP, 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. This included emailing BPS to verify that no authorized resellers of BPS's equipment exist. The LPP harness system is available under BPS's GSA Schedule GS-07F-9649s; however, the LPP training harness (PN: 11094) by themselves are not available under BPS's GSA Schedule.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 I...
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FY25 Butler Parachute Training Harness - USA Tender

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for FY25 Butler Parachute Training Harness. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 118218372 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-05-01.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.