2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instructor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Army Parachute Team (USAPT) requires a dedicated professional 2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instructor. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) issued by MICC-Ft Knox for commercial services. The agency intends to award a contract on a sole-source basis to Canopy Formation Specialists, Inc., in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 and DFARS CD 2026-O0028. Quotations are requested by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The instructor will provide expertise in advanced canopy formation techniques that extend beyond standard civilian instruction. Key areas include:
- High-performance sequential Canopy Relative Work (CRW)
- Large formation engineering
- Split-time management
- Wing-loading optimization
- Docking efficiency
- Formation flight-path control
- Advanced build sequencing
These requirements are detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns
- Intended Awardee: Canopy Formation Specialists, Inc. (sole-source)
- Anticipated Award Date: June 11, 2026
- Period of Performance: June 11, 2026 – June 10, 2027 (base year) with one 12-month option year
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Bragg, NC, United States
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov, www.acq.osd.mil/DPAP/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html, and www.army.mil/armycontracting#org-afars.
Contact Information
- Primary: Emily Ryan (emily.h.ryan.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Connie A. Campbell (connie.a.campbell.civ@army.mil)