Sources Sought Notice: Parachute, Cargo (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109)
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- Solicitation number
- W912CH-25-R-0160
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research for the procurement of Cargo Parachutes (NSN 1670-00-872-6109) with a specific Part No. 11-1-555. The department seeks to identify interested vendors capable of producing these air delivery equipment items through a potential five-year contract. Vendors must possess a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to potentially access the Technical Data Package (TDP) if a solicitation is released. Interested companies are required to complete a detailed survey covering manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, quality management systems, and commercial availability. The survey responses must be submitted via email to Fady Cholagh by Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. eastern time, with the subject line "Parachute, Cargo Response".
The procurement is classified under NAICS code 314999 for Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills and is currently not set aside for any specific business type, though small businesses are encouraged to participate. The contract involves a minimum guaranteed quantity of 45 parachutes and a maximum of 1,691 units over five years, with projected annual quantities ranging from 180 to 663 units. First Article Testing will be required for the selected vendor, and the yearly estimated quantities are structured as Year 1 at 663 units, with Years 2-5 at 180 units each. Potential small business set-asides could include 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and small disadvantaged business categories. Vendors are advised to clearly mark any proprietary information in their submissions to protect sensitive commercial details.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the following:
Parachute, Cargo
NSN: 1670-00-872-6109
PART NO.: 11-1-555
MIN GUARANTEED QTY: 45 Each
FIVE YEAR MAX QTY: 1691 Each
YEARLY EST. QUANTITY:
Year 1 = 663 Each
Year 2 = 180 Each
Year 3 = 180 Each
Year 4 = 180 Each
Year 5 = 180 Each
Responses to this survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning for a potential five-year contract. Interested vendors are encouraged to complete the survey located under "Attachments/Links" and return it via e-mail to:
Fady Cholagh
Contract Specialist, ACC-DTA
E-mail: Fady.s.cholagh.civ@army.mil
Subject Line: “Parachute, Cargo Response”
All survey responses must be received no later than Monday, 09-JUNE-2025 at 3:30 p.m. eastern.
NOTE: The associated technical data package will only be made available to vendors if/when a solicitation is released.
Update #1 ·
The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the following:
Parachute, Cargo
NSN: 1670-00-872-6109
PART NO.: 11-1-555
MIN GUARANTEED QTY: 45 Each
FIVE YEAR MAX QTY: 1691 Each
YEARLY EST. QUANTITY:
Year 1 = 663 Each
Year 2 = 180 Each
Year 3 = 180 Each
Year 4 = 180 Each
Year 5 = 180 Each
Responses to this survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning for a potential five-year contract. Interested vendors are encouraged to complete the survey located under "Attachments/Links" and return it via e-mail to:
Fady Cholagh
Contract Specialist, ACC-DTA
E-mail: Fady.s.cholagh.civ@army.mil
Subject Line: “Parachute, Cargo Response”
All survey responses must be received no later than Tuesday, 27-MAY-2025 at 3:30 p.m. eastern.
NOTE: The associated technical data package will only be made available to vendors if/when a solicitation is released.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice Final.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sources Sought Notice Final.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Parachute, Cargo (NSN:1670-00-872-6109) | Award Notice | |
| RFP Parachute, Cargo (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109) | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Notice: Parachute, Cargo (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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