Static line, personnel parachute

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking proposals for Static Line Personnel Parachutes (NSN 1670-01-706-5917) used with C-130 Aircraft. This procurement requires offerors to submit written proposals for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 60-month term, and all proposals must include a completed copy of the solicitation to be considered for award. The government will furnish available specifications, plans, and export control drawings to support the procurement. The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of factors including price, past performance, and other evaluation criteria as specified in the solicitation. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about December 24, 2025, with proposals due by January 23, 2026. Interested parties should monitor the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp for the formal solicitation release and direct questions to the contracting officer, Renee Griffin, at renee.griffin@dla.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside with full and open competition available to all responsible sources. The estimated annual quantity for the five-year base period is 40 units, with delivery required 699 days after contract award on an FOB Destination basis with inspection and acceptance at origin. Government Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is required for this critical application item subject to export control and configuration control requirements. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies to this procurement. No incumbent contractor or award value information is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, which serves as an advance notification that a formal solicitation will be forthcoming.