Parachute Canopy Dereefer and Accessories
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA483026Q0026
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- Moody AFB, Georgia 31699, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of supplying brand-name Parachute Canopy Dereefer equipment and accessories to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The procurement is for a Mechanical Dereefer, Model DM-500 (Part Number 811-00289-4) manufactured by FXC Corporation, along with associated cocking and arming tools. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by May 4, 2026, demonstrating their authorization as resellers of FXC Corporation products and providing company information including CAGE Code, SAM Unique Entity ID, point of contact details, and business size classification. The requirement is restricted to the specified brand name to ensure compatibility and interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems used on G-11 series parachutes. Evaluation will assess vendors' qualifications, authorized reseller status with the original equipment manufacturer, and ability to supply the specified equipment. The capability statement submission deadline is May 4, 2026, with inquiries directed to maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil or (229) 257-4712.
This pre-solicitation notice carries no small business set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractor. The procurement specifies quantities of 12 units of the Mechanical Dereefer DM-500, 2 cocking tools (Part Number 811-00350), and 2 arming cables (Part Number 411-00223). The technical documentation indicates the DM-500 is a reusable mechanical assembly weighing 10.9 ounces with a service life of 100 operations, designed to replace single-use pyrotechnical M-21 cutters and providing significant logistics cost savings. The notice does not specify an estimated contract value or award timeline. While this is a Sources Sought notice and not a formal solicitation, the government's submission of technical authorization and comprehensive equipment manuals suggests serious procurement intent in the near term.
Notice text
1. Introduction
This is a Sources Sought issued for conducting market research and identifying potential sources. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). No solicitation is being issued at this time, and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.
The purpose of this notice is to identify potential vendors, including small businesses, capable of providing specific Brand Name Parachute Canopy Dereefer and Accessories to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Please submit all information to maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, if you have questions, you may email or call at (229) 257-4712.
2. Requirement
The Government has a requirement for the procurement of the following Brand Name Parachute Dereefer and accessories:
- Mechanical Dereefer, DM-500, PN 811-00289-4 (12 EA)
- Cocking Tool (to cock the Dereefer), PN 811-00350 (2 EA)
- Arming Cable (to arm the Dereefer), PN 411-00223 (2 EA)
Note: This requirement is restricted to the brand name specified above to ensure compatibility and interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems. Justification is attached and will be attached in any future solicitations.
3. Submission Instructions (Capability Statement)
Interested parties capable of providing the aforementioned brand name items are requested to submit a capability statement. The statement must include the following information:
Company Information: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.
Business Size/Socioeconomic Status: Indicate business size standard and any applicable socioeconomic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) under the applicable NAICS code.
Authorized Reseller Proof: A letter or documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), FXC Corporation, confirming that the respondent is an authorized distributor or reseller of Dereefer products.
Availability/Lead Time: Estimated delivery schedule or lead time for the required items.
4. Submission Details
Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact listed below.
Deadline: Monday, May 4th, 2026, at 8:00 AM, EST. Submit To: SrA Maximos Ramirez at maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil and CC 1st Lt Nasir Smith at nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil
Subject Line: “Sources Sought response - Parachute Dereefer - [Your company name]”
Disclaimer: The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information in response to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Cutter for G11 Parachute Auth.pdf | ||
| 811-00289-4_Technical_Manual.pdf |
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