RELEASE,CANOPY, 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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has issued a presolicitation for RELEASE, CANOPY, PARACHUTE (NSN 1670-006759008). This is an Air Force Designated Critical Safety Item (CSI) and a restricted source procurement, with the approved source being MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT INC. A Firm-Fixed Price Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to obtain offers for a single contract for DLA Direct Delivery. The solicitation is expected to be available on February 11, 2026, with proposals due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for an estimated quantity of 371 each of the parachute release canopy. The contract will be FOB-Origin, with Government inspection and acceptance at origin. Delivery is estimated at the best available. Non-tailored higher-level quality requirements (SAE AS9100) apply to manufacturers and non-manufacturers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a future Firm-Fixed Price Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Quantity: Estimated 371 each, no options
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Restricted Source)
- Solicitation Availability: Approximately February 11, 2026 on DIBBS
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026
- Published: January 12, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other factors described in the solicitation. Due to the item's criticality and the time required for Engineering Source Approval (ESA), alternate offers will not be considered for the current award. However, alternate offerors must provide a complete data package (SAR) for ESA evaluation, and if approved, may be considered for future procurements.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. Procurement is from approved sources only. The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.