2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instructor AMENDMENT 0001
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
Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W9124D26QA249 for a 2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instructor has been issued by the Department of the Army / MICC-Ft Knox. This amendment updates the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and extends the closing time. The opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the United States Army Parachute Team (USAPT).
Scope of Change
This amendment extends the closing time for quotations from 9:00 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST on June 3, 2026. It also incorporates an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is attached to the amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Original Requirement
The USAPT requires a dedicated professional 2-Way Canopy Formation Instructor to provide expertise in advanced canopy formation techniques. These include high-performance sequential Canopy Relative Work (CRW), large formation engineering, split-time management, wing-loading optimization, docking efficiency, formation flight-path control, and advanced build sequencing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Intended Award: Sole-source to Canopy Formation Specialists, Inc., in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 and DFARS CD 2026-O0028.
- Anticipated Award Date: June 11, 2026
- Period of Performance: June 11, 2026, through June 10, 2027 (base year) with one 12-month option year.
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Published: June 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Bragg, NC
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. 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)