# Intent to sole Source- Deployment Ropes Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa487726qa195 - Solicitation number: FA487726QA195 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: Department of the Air Force (n-DEPTOFTHEAIRFORCE) - NAICS: 314994 Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills - Product or service code: 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine - Place of performance: Tucson, Arizona - First posted: August 21, 2026 - Last posted: August 21, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dd31030614c84565a366e83104152d68/view ## Description Intent to sole source to Arc Edge Solutions LLC, for Deployment Ropes. This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment. 48th RQS is requesting the procurement of a Deployment Ropes . The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item: Adaptive Rope Kit with ARTAC Rope All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 3 calander days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM. See below for item specifics: CLIN 0001 - Adaptive Rope Kit with ARTAC Rope ## Publications - August 21, 2026: Special notice, due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice dd31030614c84565a366e83104152d68. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dd31030614c84565a366e83104152d68/view ## Points of contact - Corey Fish, corey.fish@us.af.mil, 5202281922 - Joshua Rodriguez, Joshua.Rodriguez.30@us.af.mil, 5202282213 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa487726qa195.