Intent to Sole Source - Parachute Packer Support
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANMCC-25-P-0000_020031
- Agency
-
MICC Fort Sam Houston
Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Knox has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Packing With Liz (CAGE: 4XVS7) for parachute packing support services. This is not a request for offers, and no solicitation will be issued. The contract pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Parachute Packing and Rigger Support services for the United States Army Parachute Team (USAPT). The announced due date for this special notice is April 28, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of June 1, 2026. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside.
The objective of this contract is to provide critical parachute packing services that support the USAPT's national-level public affairs and recruiting mission, specifically for the Tandem and Competition Teams. Contractors must possess FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger certification, extensive experience with specialized military tandem and ram-air parachute systems, and the capability to maintain high-volume, high-tempo packing schedules with 24-hour responsiveness across multiple nationwide locations including Laurinburg, North Carolina, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, and approximately 25 additional CONUS sites. The contract will operate on a base year plus four one-year option periods structure. The market research conducted by the Army concluded that Packing With Liz is the sole responsible source capable of meeting these exacting requirements, as the unique combination of certifications, specialized expertise, and logistical flexibility severely limits the qualified vendor pool.
Notice text
The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC)-Fort Knox, on behalf of the United States Army Parachute Team (USAPT), intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Packing With Liz (CAGE: 4XVS7), located in Kempner, TX. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR OFFERS; a solicitation will not be issued.
The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items necessary to perform Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Parachute Packing (Rigger Support) services for the USAPT’s Tandem and Competition Teams. The services are critical to the USAPT’s national-level public affairs and recruiting mission. The requirement includes packing state-of-the-art ram-air parachutes to exacting standards, often on short notice and subject to frequent changes. Performance is required at Laurinburg, NC, Homestead ARB, FL, and approximately 25 other offsite CONUS locations, necessitating significant travel and flexibility. The period of performance is for a base year with four (4) one-year option periods, anticipated to begin on or about 1 June 2026.
Market research has concluded that Packing With Liz is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s minimum requirements with the inclusion of the Sources Sought Notice posted on 28 February 2026. The unique combination of requirements—including FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger certification, extensive experience with specialized military tandem and ram-air systems, a proven ability to meet a high-volume, high-tempo packing schedule, and the logistical flexibility to support a nationwide mission with 24-hour responsiveness—severely limits the field of qualified vendors.
There are no attachments to this posting.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Sources Sought FY26 Parachute Packer Services | Pre-Solicitation |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity