Sole Source Justification and Approval - Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate Blade Hours (Fort Bragg)
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Justification from the Department of the Army, for work in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
| Solicitation number | W9124727PA001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army |
| Office | W6QM Micc Fdo Ft Bragg |
| Notice type | Justification |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211) |
| Product or service code | V221 |
| Place of performance | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Not stated |
Official notice and attachments
Description
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Bragg (MICC – FB) has a requirement for Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate to perform flight services and conduct military Static Line (SL) or Military Free Fall (MFF) parachute operations as defined in the Performance Work Statement. This will be a non-personal services contract.The contractor will provide all-inclusive flight services to support military parachute training for the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The contractor will supply a CASA 212 or equivalent aircraft, along with all necessary pilots, maintenance, and equipment to conduct static line and military freefall parachute operations. This requirement was procured via sole source under the authority at RFO FAR 6.103-2 Unusual and Compelling Urgency.
Contracting contact
- Christopher Green · [email protected] · (910) 908-4602
- Katie E. Derra · [email protected] · (910) 907-5121
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