4-way Parachute Instructor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Army has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Professional 4-way Parachute Instructor for the US Army Parachute Competition team. This notice is for market research purposes to determine the viability of a small business set-aside. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide a dedicated Professional 4-Way Instructor to offer expert guidance on tactics and techniques for top-tier 4-Way teams. This includes in-depth instruction to elevate the team's training level, analyzing current abilities, and developing a comprehensive training plan to maximize individual and team efficacy. Services are non-personal.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation Notice
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Award Date: April 6, 2026
- Set-Aside: Desired Small Business Set-Aside (contingent on sufficient small business responses)
- NAICS Code: 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction) with a $9M size standard
- PSC: U099 (Education/Training – Other)
- Place of Performance: Raeford, NC
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must email responses to Lauren Zuniga (lauren.e.zuniga.civ@army.mil) and Connie Campbell (connie.a.campbell.civ@army.mil) by the deadline, including:
- Firm name, POC, phone, email, UEI, CAGE, and small business status/certifications (e.g., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with corresponding NAICS.
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience (prime or sub) with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial), and pertinent certifications.
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms/warranties.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions or actions unnecessarily restricting competition, with rationale. Contact Scott Kukes (scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil) for competition concerns.
- Recommendations to improve the approach, specifications, draft PWS, or Performance Requirement Summary (PRS).
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude future participation.