Parachute Rigging Support
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA483025Q0012
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Marana, Arizona, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking parachute rigging support services for packing various military parachute systems, including military free fall RA-1 main and reserve parachutes, RA-1 Double Bag Static Line configuration parachutes, non-tactical ram-air parachute systems, and military tandem parachutes. Potential contractors must have parachute riggers who are FAA certified senior or master riggers with specific back style rating and additional certifications for packing the designated parachute systems. The pre-solicitation notice indicates work will be performed during specific dates in February 2025, with varied work hours ranging from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. The government will provide a facility, packing area, and miscellaneous expendable items for the work. Contractors are expected to provide four senior or master parachute riggers and adhere to all applicable safety regulations and technical orders.
This opportunity is a non-set-aside contract with a short timeline, currently posted on January 31, 2025, with responses due by February 5, 2025. The specific work schedule includes four days of service in February, totaling approximately 20 work hours across different time blocks. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the requirement for four specialized parachute riggers suggests a focused, technical service contract. The government will make utilities available but will not be liable for any service interruptions or resulting contractor delays or increased costs. Safety compliance and technical expertise are paramount, with rigorous requirements for personnel qualifications and operational standards. The contract appears designed to support specialized military parachute preparation and maintenance functions for the Air Combat Command.
Notice text
- DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Parachute rigging support to pack military free fall RA-1 main and reserve parachutes, RA-1 Double Bag Static Line configuration parachutes, and non-tactical (standard) ram-air parachute systems main and reserve.
- Requirements: In order for a parachute rigger to be qualified to pack military free fall RA-1 main and reserve parachutes, RA-1 Double Bag Static Line configuration parachutes, non-tactical (standard) ram-air parachute systems main and reserve, and military tandem main and reserve parachutes, they must be an FAA certified senior rigger (with back style rating) or master rigger. Additionally, they must have attended a course certifying them to pack the aforementioned parachute systems.
- The scope of services includes the following: The riggers will be required to inspect and pack the aforementioned parachute systems during the specified dates and times.
- WORK SCHEDULE, PLANS, AND WORKING HOURS Workdays for this contract are outlined below, but could adjust due to weather and unforeseen circumstances:
- 17 February – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- 18 February – 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- 19 February – 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- 20 February – 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: All reasonable quantities of utilities will be made available to the contractor. The Government shall not be held responsible for interruptions of utility services, and will not be liable for contractor delays, damages, or increased costs incurred by any such interruption of service.
SAFETY REQUREMENTS: Contractors are expected to follow all safety measure outlined in the applicable regulations and technical orders all military parachute riggers are required to follow.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLITIES: Provide four senior/master parachute riggers for jump trip support for the required dates.
GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE: Facility to pack parachutes, Carpet or padded area to pack on, All misc. expendable items used for packing (rubber bands, closing loops, etc…).
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