SAM #80NSSC26932023Q

NASA Procurement of Custom High Altitude Parachutes for T-34C Aircraft (Butler Parachute Systems)

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is seeking to procure high altitude seat-style parachutes for T-34C aircraft, focusing on emergency escape systems for aircraft without ejection seats. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) as the contracting office - OEM Highlight: - Butler Parachute Systems, Inc is the sole source and manufacturer for the required parachutes - Products/Services Requested: - High altitude seat-style parachutes (custom fit, Butler Parachute W/HX400) - Intended for use in NASA AFRC T-34C aircraft - Includes inspection, packaging, verification, loading, shipment, and acceptance documentation - No specific part number or quantity provided - Notable Requirements: - Parachutes must be custom fit and suitable for high altitude operations - Contract includes a comprehensive service package (inspection, packaging, verification, shipment, documentation) - Ensures safe and reliable emergency escape for NASA aircraft operations - Period of Performance: - 5 years, with ongoing review and updates for funding and service requirements - Place of Performance: - NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Butler Parachute W/HX400 (custom fit). NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC, 1820 Loudon AVE NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24017-5514 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC is the sole provider of Butler Parachute W/HX400 (custom fit). NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 314999. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/14/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp- Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Bremer Procurement Specialist tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov

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