RFI - Parachutist Emergency Release System (PERS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PERS-2025
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332510 Hardware Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking potential manufacturers for a Parachutist Emergency Release System (PERS) through a Request for Information (RFI). The system is designed to support the Static Line Airborne Community by providing a reliable method to address towed parachutist incidents during airborne operations. Key contract requirements include achieving a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 or higher, with system reliability ranging from .95 to .99 at a .90 confidence level. Technical specifications mandate maximum altitude loss of 750 ft from release to stabilization for jumpers up to 400-450 lbs total rigged weight, and compatibility with C-130, C-17, and C-27 aircraft. Vendors must submit their responses by January 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET to Mr. G. Mark Whiteman at the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center in Natick, MA, including comprehensive documentation of technical maturity, production capabilities, and quality assurance processes.
The procurement is not designated with any specific set-aside, and the Army has an acquisition objective of 506 PERS systems. Additional technical requirements include International Orange coloring, a 12-16 year service life, and a 182-365 day repack cycle. The system must be installable by 1-2 personnel within 2-4 minutes and include lifecycle tracking capabilities. While specific award values are not disclosed in the RFI, vendors are expected to provide pricing and delivery information as part of their response. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and PSC Category 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment), indicating the specialized nature of the equipment being sought by the Department of Defense.
Notice text
Please see attachement RFI for PERS for all information requested.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI for PERS.pdf |
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