Opportunity
SAM #FA487726QA195
Sole Source Procurement of 110 Adaptive Rope Kits with ARTAC Rope for U.S. Air Force Rescue Squadron
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
FA487726QA195
NAICS
314994, 339999
This opportunity is a sole source procurement for specialized rescue equipment by the U.S. Air Force's 48th Rescue Squadron. - Agency: Department of the Air Force, 48th Rescue Squadron, 355th Contracting Squadron - Sole source procurement to Arc Edge Solutions LLC (OEM) - Product: Adaptive Rope Kit with Advanced Rope Climbing Technology (ARTAC) Rope - 110 kits required - ARTAC rope features proprietary high-density polyester sheath weave, advanced core-to-sheath stabilization, and hydrophobic treatment - Designed for combat search and rescue and technical extractions in austere environments - No part numbers specified; only Arc Edge Solutions LLC can supply due to proprietary technology - Government does not possess manufacturing data; new source approval will not delay award - Not a solicitation; capability statements from other vendors may be considered shortly after notice - No services requested; equipment only - Period of performance not specified
Description
Intent to sole source to Arc Edge Solutions LLC, for Deployment Ropes.
This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.
48th RQS is requesting the procurement of a Deployment Ropes .
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item:
Adaptive Rope Kit with ARTAC Rope
All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
However, all responses received within 3 calander days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.
The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source.
This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.
See below for item specifics:
CLIN 0001 - Adaptive Rope Kit with ARTAC Rope