CARGO RELEASE,PARAC

SOL #: SPE4A726R0407Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; Cargo Tie Down Equipment (1670)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 3, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 3, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of CARGO RELEASE, PARAC (NSN 1670-013102875, P/N 811-00158) and RELEASE CARGO PARAC (NSN 1680-014371181, P/N 811-00220-2). This effort aims to determine the method of procurement. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

Potential sources must be capable of the new manufacture of these items, including procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, capabilities in supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets are sought. The requirement includes 132 EA of CARGO RELEASE, PARAC and 82 EA of RELEASE CARGO PARAC. The applicable NAICS code is 336413.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition; multiple awards may be made.
  • Response Due: March 6, 2026
  • Published: February 3, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should provide:

  1. Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
  2. Tailored capability statements with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
  3. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Evaluation

Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to:

  • Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
  • Secure and apply full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
  • Implement a successful project management plan (program schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, risk mitigation).
  • Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.

Additional Notes

This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Drawings, technical orders, and qualification requirements are not available. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

People

Points of Contact

Eric JonesPRIMARY

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