Parachute Training Support Services
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- Solicitation number
- M6700126ZZ0003
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 28547, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps, through the MCIEAST Regional Contracting Office, is conducting market research for parachute training aircraft support services to support the 2D Reconnaissance Battalion at MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide aircraft chartering, positioning and dispositioning services, offsite aircraft support and coordination, parachute maintenance, and wind tunnel chartering in support of the unit's training mission. Potential contractors must demonstrate the capability to operate a CASA 212 ramp-style STOL aircraft or comparable FAA-approved and DoD-certified platform capable of deploying military parachutists at altitudes up to 25,000 feet while supporting rear ramp exit operations. Performance standards require 95% acceptable quality levels for safe and timely transport to drop zones, safe and timely service delivery, and suitable facilities, with evaluation conducted through random inspections and option exercises. The RFI response deadline is March 2, 2026, though this announcement is market research only and does not constitute a binding commitment by the Government to procure services. Interested vendors must maintain active SAM registration with NAICS code 481219 identified in their profile and must include their company name, address, point of contact information, phone number, email address, and CAGE code in their response.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a 12-month base period beginning June 29, 2026, and extending through June 28, 2027, followed by four optional 12-month extension periods through June 28, 2031. The contractor must provide 40 hours of blade time for training and possess the capability to house 48 personnel with full bathroom and laundry facilities, operate a climate-controlled classroom space accommodating 35 seats, maintain a minimum 10,000 square-foot indoor parachute packing facility, and provide parachute repair and wind tunnel capabilities. All training operations must be conducted within 300 miles of Camp Lejeune and support multiple parachute training methods including Low-Level Static Level, High Altitude High Opening, High Altitude Low Opening, and cargo delivery operations utilizing various military parachute systems. The contractor bears all costs associated with aircraft fuel, landing fees, ramp fees, and maintenance, with payment issued only for actual flight hours, and the Government retains the right to cancel flights due to inclement weather. Qualified vendors must be listed under the Air Mobility Command Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing and provide pilots with current FAA licenses and appropriate type ratings.
Notice text
MCIEAST Regional Contracting Office seeks qualified vendors to provide non-personal support services in the area of parachute training aircraft support services for 2D Reconnaissance Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, to execute the unit’s mission in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement provided. Services to be provided include: aircraft chartering, positioning/dispositioning and offsite aircraft support and coordination, parachute maintenance, and wind tunnel chartering.
This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought only. There is no solicitation available at this time. The RFI is issued for the sole purpose of conducting Market Research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The intended contract shall be for a 12-month base period with four (4) additional 12-month option periods. The submission of information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any items or services. A draft of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached.
The information provided will not be returned, and no compensation will be provided from any response to this announcement. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 481219 – Aircraft charter services, which has a small business size standard of $25.0 million in average annual receipts.
Potential vendors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award, as well as have NAICS 481219 identified in their SAM profile.
Interested firms are requested to respond to this notice and include the following in their response:
- Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, and email address.
- CAGE code; CAGE must be registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov).
- Business size under NAICS 481219.
- If the size standard is small, indicate if your business is a certified Section 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and/or Woman Owned Small Business.
- Are the services available under a GSA/FSS contract? If so, please provide your GSA schedule number.
- Have these services been acquired by any government agencies? If so, please provide names of agencies, points of contact, and contract number(s).
- Include any other supporting documents; statements of qualification should not exceed five (5) pages.
The Government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, or Small Disadvantaged Business firms based on the responses it receives.
Responses to this RFI shall be emailed to Leonard.A.Polous.civ@usmc.mil.
Responses must be received no later than 02 March 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| M6700126ZZ0003 Parachute Training PWS.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Parachute Training Support Services | Solicitation | |
| Parachute Training Support Services | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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