Parachute, drogue

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring drogue parachutes under National Stock Number 1670010034536 through a solicitation posted on October 9, 2025. The procurement consists of four separate line items totaling 251 units, with the primary line item requiring 248 parachutes to be delivered within 657 days after date of order, while three additional single-unit line items must be delivered within 30 days after date of order. All responsible sources are invited to submit quotes for consideration, with electronic submission capabilities available. The solicitation deadline for quote submission is November 7, 2025, providing potential contractors with approximately four weeks to prepare and submit their responses. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the notice beyond the standard requirement that quotes must be timely received to be considered.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business enterprises. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation notice. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of specialized aerospace equipment with 248 primary units plus three additional units across the four line items. All deliveries are directed to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma, establishing this facility as the central receiving location for contract performance. The varying delivery timelines suggest different urgency levels, with the bulk quantity allowing for extended manufacturing time while the smaller quantities require rapid fulfillment, indicating potential prototype, testing, or urgent replacement requirements.