Release, canopy, parachute

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research for the procurement of a Release, Canopy, Parachute component (NSN 1670-006759008), which is classified as a Critical Application Item. This pre-solicitation notice is issued to identify potential manufacturers and sources capable of producing this specialized parachute release mechanism. The government is inviting all responsible sources to submit statements of interest and capability, with respondents required to provide manufacturer locations (city and state), applicable CAGE codes, and points of contact. Alternate offerors must provide a complete data package including technical specifications for both approved and alternate parts for evaluation purposes. The deadline for responses is December 20, 2025, with inquiries and submissions directed to Contracting Officer Helen Davis at helen.davis@dla.mil.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement opportunity. The current approved source for this item is Mission Systems Davenport Inc. (CAGE code 99251, PIN 015-11038-1), though the government is actively seeking qualified alternate suppliers through this market research effort. No technical data is currently available for distribution, placing the responsibility on alternate offerors to develop and submit comprehensive documentation. The notice does not specify a contract award value or budget range, nor does it provide specific quantity requirements or service timeline parameters at this stage. It is important to note that no formal solicitation is being issued at this time; this notice serves primarily as a market research instrument to identify capable manufacturers in advance of future procurement activities.