SAM #FA483026Q0041

Procurement of CYPRES Parachute Safety Equipment for Moody Air Force Base

This opportunity involves the procurement of EC CYPRES units and related equipment for Moody Air Force Base, under the DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, AIR COMBAT COMMAND, 23 CONS CC. - Government Buyer: - Moody Air Force Base, DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, AIR COMBAT COMMAND, 23 CONS CC - OEMs and Vendors: - CYPRES (OEM for EC CYPRES units) - SSK Industries (OEM for CYPRES and related AAD equipment, as referenced in the Authorized For Use List) - Products/Services Requested: - EC CYPRES-2 1-Pin Changeable (6 units) - EC CYPRES Data Collector (2 units) - EC CYPRES IR Remote (2 units) - All items are brand name restricted to CYPRES for compatibility with existing parachute systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name restriction to CYPRES to ensure interoperability and mission-critical safety - Offerors must quote all items - Set aside for small business concerns - Equipment must be compatible with the USAF Personnel Parachute Program's Authorized For Use List (AUL), which includes CYPRES and SSK Industries as approved manufacturers - Additional Context: - The AUL lists CYPRES and SSK Industries as the only approved sources for Automatic Activation Devices (AADs) and related accessories for military parachuting operations - No part numbers are specified for the requested items in the solicitation

Description

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number FA483026Q0041 is issued as a Request for Quote for CYPRES Units and Equipment.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Contracting Officer:  Nasir Smith, nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil, (229) 257-3226

Contract Administrator:  Maximos Ramirez, maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, (229) 257-4712

Questions Submission deadline: 17 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST. 

Quote Submission deadline:  22 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.

SECTION II – CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Line item 0001:  EC CYPRES-2 1-Pin Changeable (6 EA)

Line item 0002:  EC CYPRES Data Collector (2 EA)

Line item 0003:  EC CYPRES IR Remote (2 EA)

SECTION III – DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Moody Air Force Base (AFB) requires the procurement of the brand name items listed in Section II. Offerors must quote all items.

NOTE: This requirement is restricted to the brand name specified above to ensure compatibility and interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems. Justification is attached (Attachment 1).

Any questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted via email to the Point of Contacts listed in Section I no later than 17 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.

SECTION IV – SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Quotes are due no later than 9:00AM, EST on 22 June 2026 and must be submitted electronically via email to the Point of Contacts listed in Section I. Please quote on the contract line items listed in Section II and provide estimated delivery schedule or lead time for the required items.

Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Additionally, The Government will evaluate the quality, relevance, and integrity of the offeror’s past performance. A historical record of debarments, suspensions, voluntary exclusions, or negative integrity-related terminations (for default or cause) within the past five (5) years may serve as a basis for a lower past performance rating, a determination of non-responsibility, or complete disqualification from the competition.

Attachments:

1. USAF PPP Approved Use List  

2. Provisions and Clauses

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