Sources Sought Notice: Parachute, Cargo (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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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
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is seeking a manufacturer for Cargo Parachutes (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109, Part Number 11-1-555) through solicitation W912CH-25-R-0160. This procurement is for a 26-foot diameter cargo ringslot parachute system used for military airdrop missions, encompassing the complete parachute assembly including canopy, deployment bag, static line, and associated components. Potential contractors must demonstrate capability to manufacture precision textile assemblies and comply with military specifications including MIL-DTL-43649 and federal standards such as FED-STD-595. The solicitation will be evaluated primarily on price as the significantly more important factor, with delivery schedule carrying secondary importance. The proposal submission deadline is January 5, 2026, and interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be prepared to execute a DD 2345 Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement to access the Technical Data Package.
This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, with the NAICS code 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) and a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contract will be structured as a five-year firm-fixed-price requirements contract with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 45 units and an estimated maximum quantity of 1,691 units, with the initial year estimated at 663 units and subsequent years at approximately 180 units annually. Delivery will be made to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. A First Article Test is required unless a waiver is granted through the provided First Article Waiver Worksheet. The government has provided comprehensive technical documentation including detailed engineering drawings, parts lists, and quality assurance provisions to guide manufacturers in meeting all specifications and inspection requirements.
Notice text
- Noun: Parachute Cargo
- NSN/Part Number: NSN: 1670-00-872-6109
- MFP: 11-1-555
- Commercial or Non-commercial: Non-commercial
- End item: Parachute Cargo
- Competition/Sole Source/Small Business Set Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PL11-1-3954.pdf | ||
| 11-1-3956revA.pdf | ||
| 11-1-3955S002revA.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3960S002.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3956.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3955S002.pdf | ||
| Synopsis Parachute Cargo.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 0002 -First-Article-Waiver-Worksheet.pdf | ||
| QP11-1-555.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3956S002.pdf | ||
| 11-1-3955revA.pdf | ||
| 11-1-559.pdf | ||
| 11-1-555.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3960.pdf | ||
| 11-1-3954.pdf | ||
| 11-1-558.pdf | ||
| 11-1-556.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3955.pdf | ||
| 11-1-557.pdf | ||
| W912CH25R0160 Signed.pdf | ||
| Attachment 00001-IndependentTDPL.pdf | ||
| PL11-1-3954S002.pdf | ||
| 11-1-3960revA.pdf | ||
| 11-1-560.pdf | ||
| 11-1-219.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Parachute, Cargo (NSN:1670-00-872-6109) | Award Notice | |
| RFP Parachute, Cargo (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Notice: Parachute, Cargo (NSN: 1670-00-872-6109) | Pre-Solicitation |
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