Butler Parachute W/HX400 (custom fit).

Project ID: 80NSSC26932023Q FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Shared Services Center
Deadline	05/14/26
Posted	05/07/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
PSC	1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
Location	Edwards, CA 93523 United States

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Summary

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 .

Procurement Specialist

tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov

Summary (Newest Update)

Background 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, located at 1820 Loudon AVE NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24017-5514. It has been determined that BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC is the sole provider of Butler Parachute W/HX400 (custom fit). The contract aims to provide equipment that ensures safe and reliable operation of escape and emergency systems for NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), which operates T-34C aircraft that require a manual bailout system. Work Details The contract involves the provision of high altitude seat-style parachutes for use in NASA AFRC aircraft. The deliverables include: - Inspection - Packaging - Verification - Loading - Shipment - Copies of any documents as required showing acceptance of items. The parachutes must comply with all applicable laws. Period of Performance The period of performance is through April 2031, with an ongoing review process to update and support funding documents as well as service requirements. Place of Performance The performance will be located at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards, California.

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