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W50S87-26-Q-5002
Response Deadline
Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 PM(EDT)14 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
This is a sources sought announcement; a market survey for information only to be used for preliminary planning purposes. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this project including interested small business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. All interested parties should respond.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANOUNCEMENT.
The 145th Contracting Office intends to issue a solicitation and award a firm-fixed price contract to purchase a Powered Paragliding Flight and Sustainment System if funding becomes available.
Powered Paragliding (PPG) Flight and Sustainment System
This Individual Aerial Mobility capability addresses an urgent operational shortfall by providing AFSPECWAR units a scalable, low-cost, and mission-flexible powered flight platform that enhances survivability and effectiveness in both combat and disaster response scenarios. For Air National Guard (ANG) state missions where traditional air assets are limited and roadways are impassable, a paramotor-equipped team can insert with essential payloads to establish communications, conduct independent aerial assessments, and perform life-saving operations without relying on conventional air or ground transport.
Requirements
Basic Flight Operations Training Course: Must cover basic to advanced operations (PPG 1 and 2 standards), heavy payloads, cross-country, and STOL as defined in salient characteristics.
1 Course (for 2 Students)
Maintenance Technician Training Course: Must certify personnel to perform organizational-level maintenance and repair on the provided flight system.
1 Course (for 2 Students)
Rucksack/Backpack Powered Flight System: Must meet all salient characteristics for payload, engine output, reserve parachute, and water flotation defined in the requirements.
2 Units
Sustainment and Spare Parts Package: Must support a minimum of 150 flight hours or 1 year of operational use per flight system.
2 Packages
All interested concerns will provide this office, in writing, the following information no later than Wednesday 10 June 2026, 3:00 pm EST. This information must include the following:
(1) Completed and signed Source Sought Information Request Form;
In the event a sufficient number of small business contractors are not available for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Information shall be provided via email to: and MSgt Sarah Marshall at Sarah.marshall.6@us.af.mil AND Capt Scott Thomas at Scott.Thomas.53@us.af.mil. Include the following in the subject line: Sources Sought W50S87-26-Q-5002. Facsimile responses will NOT be honored.
DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
JFHQ USPFO NC
USPFO NC PROCUREMENT
W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NCANG 145
W7NS USPFO ACTIVITY NCANG 145
KO FOR NCANG DO NOT DELETE
4930 MINUTE MAN WAY
CHARLOTTE, NC, 28208-3866
NAICS
Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC
PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT