Description
The United States Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to SSK Industries for the procurement of 17 Cypres Automatic Activation Devices (AADs). The Cypres AADs are required for use in Air Force personnel parachute systems, and the manufacturer, Airtec GmbH & Co Safety Systems, has identified SSK Industries as their exclusive authorized distributor. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract, and the estimated total price is not specified in the document. The procurement is being made pursuant to FAR 6.103-1(b), which allows for sole source contracts when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements.
Some key points about this opportunity include:
* The contract is for a specific type of AAD, the Cypres 2 1500/35A
* The AADs will be used for real-world operations and contingency operations
* The manufacturer has identified SSK Industries as their exclusive authorized distributor
* The contract will be a firm fixed price contract
* The procurement is being made pursuant to FAR 6.103-1(b)