M-1 Cargo Parachute Release

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to assess industry interest and capability for the production of M-1 Cargo Parachute Releases (NSN: 1670-01-097-8816, P/N: 11-1-1487-2). This pre-solicitation notice seeks to identify qualified contractors capable of manufacturing these parachute release components and gather information about potential offerors' capabilities and capacity. Interested contractors must respond to a detailed questionnaire covering areas such as past government manufacturing experience, current production capability, First Article Testing experience, production lead times, sustainable monthly production rates, unit pricing, quality management systems, and minimum order quantities. The market survey will inform ACC-DTA's acquisition strategy and help identify the best potential offerors for future procurement. All responses must be submitted by email to Lauren DeRoche (lauren.r.deroche.civ@army.mil) by the March 5, 2026 deadline at 4:00 PM, with no telephone responses accepted. It is important to note that this market survey does not constitute a formal solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this requirement, meaning both small and large businesses are eligible to respond. The notice does not identify any current contractors or incumbents for this item. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The applicable NAICS codes are 336413 and 314999, with the PSC category classified under parachutes and aerial recovery systems (1670). Respondents should note that a Technical Data Package with unrestricted distribution will be made available to contractors if a formal solicitation is subsequently released, and all responses are voluntary with no compensation provided for participation in this market research effort.