USMC Specialized Parachutes RFI
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- MARCORSYSCOM
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for three specialized parachute systems: a Container Delivery System Parachute, a Joint Precision Airdrop System Parachute, and a life cycle replacement for the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System Parachute. The RFI outlines the key technical requirements for each parachute, including payload capacity, deployment altitudes, and compatibility with existing equipment. MARCORSYSCOM is seeking industry input on parachute descriptions, drawings, test data, pricing, production rates, and small business certifications. Responses are due by October 29, 2024, and should be submitted electronically to the specified contracting personnel. This is a market research effort only and does not constitute a solicitation or offer.
The RFI is not a set-aside, and the government currently anticipates a potential requirement of up to 5 units per parachute system, which is subject to change. The government has not named any potential incumbents or provided any budget ranges or award values, as this is an initial information gathering exercise to inform future requirements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this RFI is 314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 1670-P - Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment.
Notice text
This Request for Information (RFI) initiates market research under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The information herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market capability. No solicitation document exists at this time. This RFI constitutes no Government obligation to pay for information responding to this RFI and will not accept any responses as offers. Vendors should mark any proprietary information clearly and appropriately.
The Program Manager Ground Weapons Systems (PM GWS), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), seeks industry input to identify potential sources for a Container Delivery System Parachute, an expendable Joint Precision Airdrop System Parachute, and a life cycle replacement of the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System Parachute. This is a market research effort only.
*NOTE: Vendors may respond and provide business information, manufacturing capability and parachute information to one, two or all three of the parachutes listed below. The Government currently anticipates that any potential requirement on this subject will not exceed a quantity of 5 per each parachute system, which is subject to change.
CONTAINER DELIVERY SYSTEM PARACHUTE
The parachute system requirements are as follows:
- Capable of delivering a suspended load up to 2,200 pounds for a single parachute.
- Minimum deployment altitude of 475ft AGL for single parachute
- Compatible with the A22 Air Delivery Cargo Bag.
- Single Parachute packed weight not to exceed 128lbs.
JOINT PRECISION AIRDROP SYSTEM PARACHUTE
The parachute system requirements are as follows:
- Capable of delivering a suspended load between 700-2,150 pounds
- GPS guided.
- One time use/expendable system.
- Parachute deployment altitudes between 3,500 ft AGL to 24,500 ft. MSL.
LIFE CYCLE REPLACEMENT OF THE TANDEM OFFSET RESUPPLY DELIVERY SYSTEM PARACHUTE
The parachute system requirements are as follows:
- Capable of All-up weight of 650 pounds or higher.
- Capable of tandem passenger.
- Capable of delivering a parachutist with an oversized load.
- The parachute deployment altitude range between 5,000 ft AGL to 25,000 ft MSL.
- Automatic Activation Devise (AAD) capable for the reserve parachute.
- Compatible with the current USMC Parachute Oxygen System.
- Compatible with current USMC communications equipment.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| M67854-24-I-1055 USMC Parachutes RFI - Amendment 001.pdf | ||
| M67854-24-I-1055 USMC Parachutes RFI.pdf |
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