USMC Specialized Parachutes - Justification & Approval
Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- M6785426Q1009
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22134, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition on August 7, 2025, for the procurement of specialized parachutes, specifically the Container Delivery System (CDS) parachute and the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) parachute. Following extensive market research conducted via a Request for Information posted on SAM.gov on September 3, 2024, MCSC determined that Airborne Systems (CAGE Code 57172) is the only viable contractor capable of manufacturing these parachutes to the required specifications and safety standards. The justification emphasizes that the extreme risks inherent in parachute deployment and reliance on unproven vendors would create unacceptable delays, pose significant personnel safety risks, and compromise mission effectiveness, thereby supporting the limited competition approach. The contract award is scheduled for March 3, 2026; however, the specific awarded vendor confirmation, contract amount, and quantity of parachutes to be procured remain undetermined at the time of this posting. This procurement falls under the simplified acquisition threshold and is classified under NAICS 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) and PSC 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment).
Notice text
Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) intends to procure specialized parachutes, specifically the Container Delivery System (CDS) parachute and the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) parachute.
Awarded contract TBD to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-03-03.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix U- Under SAT MTF_26Q1009_redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| USMC Specialized Parachutes - Notice of Intent to Sole Source | Special Notice |
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