DEPLOYMENT. BAG, PARACHUTE
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
DLA AVIATION, under the DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, has issued a Presolicitation for a Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for Deployment, Bag, Parachute (NSN 1670-00-039-5073). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with offers considered only from small businesses. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-0439, will be available on February 27, 2026, and responses are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for NSN 1670-00-039-5073, a Deployment, Bag, Parachute, identified as a Critical Application Item, ARMY CSI item, and Life Support Item. The estimated annual demand (EAD) is 280 units for each of the five one-year base periods. Required testing includes Textile Testing, Government First Article Testing, and Production Lot Testing. Higher level quality is required. Freight is FOB Origin, with stock locations in New Cumberland, PA, and Tracy, CA. Inspection and acceptance will occur at Origin. Specification plans or drawings are not available from the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5 one-year base periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Businesses only)
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-R-0439
- Solicitation Availability: February 27, 2026, via DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 13, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance (via PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A subcontracting plan is not required.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available; it must be downloaded from DLA DIBBS. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF documents.