Bridle, parachute

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Contract number
SPE4A226F0627
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$13,667

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$13,666.80 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 76% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Available for Competition Only One Source
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Johnstown, PA, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Martin-Baker America Inc., a foreign-owned aerospace safety equipment manufacturer headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order valued at $13,666.80 on December 1, 2025, for the procurement of parachute bridles. The delivery order is issued under a larger indefinite delivery contract with the Air Force Sustainment Center valued at $4.14 million through September 2029, which supports repair and sustainment of T-38C ejection seat components critical to the Air Force's training aircraft fleet. No set-aside designation was used for this award. As a subsidiary of the UK-based Martin-Baker Aircraft Company LIMITED, the awardee has established itself as a specialized supplier to the Defense Department, particularly through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, with a primary focus on ejection seats, parachutes, harnesses, and related aviation safety systems that support military aircraft readiness and aircrew protection programs.

The contract is structured with a firm fixed-price arrangement with an ultimate completion date of January 29, 2027, reflecting the delivery order model typical of indefinite delivery vehicles that allow the government to issue task orders as operational requirements dictate. Martin-Baker America Inc.'s performance of work at its Johnstown facility leverages the company's specialized technical expertise and proprietary engineering capabilities in aviation safety systems. The parachute bridle component supports the broader Air Force training mission by ensuring the availability of critical ejection seat equipment necessary for T-38C aircraft operations and aircrew safety protocols.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract SPE4A226F0627?

SPE4A226F0627 was awarded to Martin-Baker America Inc. by Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) on December 1, 2025.

How much is contract SPE4A226F0627 worth?

The government has obligated $13,667 on SPE4A226F0627.

Is contract SPE4A226F0627 an order under another contract?

Yes. SPE4A226F0627 is a delivery order under SPE4AX22D9401, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract SPE4A226F0627 competed?

The extent of competition for SPE4A226F0627 was not available for competition.

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