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FA8606-25-C-B004: $6.5M Department of the Air Force Award to Butler Parachute Systems, Inc

Usaf intends to purchase the ba-30 back-automatic parachutes to replace all currently fielded ba-30s for the b-52 platform.. Contracting activity: FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK. Estimated completion: 2026-11-30.

$6.5M contract action / $6.5M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-11-30 completion / FA8606 FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8606-25-C-B004 (unhyphenated: FA860625CB004)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Butler Parachute Systems, Inc (Virginia) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $40.7M obligated across 76 contracts
Obligated Amount	$6,502,719 ($6.5M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $6,502,719
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $6,502,719 (signed 2025-02-18, latest FPDS action 2025-09-22)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8606: FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK
Competition & Contract Structure	SOLE-SOURCE · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment) · NAICS 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Virginia
Estimated Completion Date	2026-11-30
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA860625CB004)

Usaf intends to purchase the ba-30 back-automatic parachutes to replace all currently fielded ba-30s for the b-52 platform.

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Butler Parachute Systems, Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-11-30
Requirement Scope: Usaf intends to purchase the ba-30 back-automatic parachutes to replace all currently fielded ba-30s for the b-52 platform.
Federal Supply Class: PSC 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8606-25-C-B004 when contacting Butler Parachute Systems, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA8606 (FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK)
Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Butler Parachute Systems, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8606-25-C-B004.

Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8606 (FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK)

Date	Contract (PIID)	Prime Contractor	Amount	Completion	Scope Summary
2025-09-22	FA8606-25-C-B007	Intellisense Systems	$7.7M	Mar 26, 2027	Intellisense Systems wins $7.7M contract for ensuring aircrew can safely and effectively execute their mission. Air Force Life Cycle Managem...

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA8606-25-C-B004

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Date: 2026-10-27
To: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC)
Portal: https://www.foia.af.mil/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract FA8606-25-C-B004

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract FA8606-25-C-B004, awarded to Butler Parachute Systems, Inc (2025-09-22) in the amount of $6,502,719 by FA8606 AFLCMC ROUK HS AFLCMC/ROUK:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or System Specification;
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling); and
3. The Sole-Source Justification and Approval (J&A) executed under FAR 6.303 / 10 U.S.C. 3204.

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

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