PILOT CHUTE
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (LTC) for NSN 1670-00-809-3427, identified as PILOT CHUTE (Canopy Ejection, Seat). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-0425, will be available on February 23, 2026, with offers due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This LTC covers five one-year base periods, with an estimated annual demand of 35 units for Canopy Ejection, Seat components. These are designated as Critical Application Items, AIR FORCE CSI items, and Life Support Items. The contract requires Textile Testing, Government First Article Testing, and Production Lot Testing. Freight On Board (FOB) is Origin, with stock locations in New Cumberland, PA, and Tracy, CA. Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin, and a higher level of quality is required. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available from the Government. A subcontracting plan is not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (LTC)
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-R-0425
- Duration: 5 one-year base periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Solicitation Availability: February 23, 2026, via DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: February 7, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based on a combination of price, past performance (via PPIRS), and other evaluation factors detailed in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Paper copies of the solicitation will not be available. Offerors will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view documents from DLA DIBBS.