Sole Source - Combined Pre-Solicitation Test Parachutist Program Edwards AFB FY27view on SAM.gov

Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date to 11 Sep 26 at 9:00AM PST. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent General Information Details Notice ID: FA9302-27-Q-0001 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Contracting Office: AFTC/PZZG NAICS Code: 611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction PSC Code: U099 - Education/Training - Other or Other Education and Training Services Response Date: 11 September 2026, 09:00AM PST Description of Requirement This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Department of War (DoW) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Perris Valley Aviation Services Inc, for the procurement of services for Test Parachutist Program at Edwards AFB. Notice of Intent to Sole Source Subject Description Statutory Authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1 Justification There is reasonable basis to conclude that the agency can only be satisfied by Perris Valley Aviation Services, Inc. Since they are the only vendor that possesses the capability to support the drop zones, pads, and the vertical wind tunnel within 150 miles of Edwards AFB. The vendor must provide an owner-operated drop zone and aircraft. On-site maintenance facilities, FAA certified parachute riggers, and mechanics must be available. On-site vertical wind tunnel and on-site training facilities with air conditioning, padded flooring for packing of parachutes, and computers and televisions for training/debriefing purposes. Vendor must have both, door and ramp capable aircraft available for both day and night parachute operations. Skydive Perris is the only parachute operating location that currently has a wind tunnel on location. Skydive Perris is the only vendor that is currently capable of meeting the requirements of the Test Parachutist Program. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide aircraft, pilot, United States Parachute Association (USPA) course instructor(s), and facilities necessary to support the 412th OSS Test Parachutist Program (TPP) operations as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached. Market Research A similar requirement was procured the prior year and a sources sought notice was posted in SAM.gov to find how many capable vendors would be capable of fulfilling that requirements based on the PWS. Only one response was received from BHPE LLC, stating that they were interested in this opportunity. An email was sent to them requesting their capabilities statement, but they were unresponsive. Additionally, the company is located in Oklahoma. That requirement and this current requirement calls out for the drop zones and helipad …