Sources Sought FY26 Wind Tunnel Training
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for Wind Tunnel Training Time for the US Army Parachute Team (USAPT). This requirement is for 145 hours per year to support competition and demonstration missions. The facility must be located within a 25-nautical-mile radius of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Responses are due March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires 145 hours annually of indoor skydiving wind tunnel training. This service is critical for repeated, controlled rehearsal of complex freefall maneuvers, independent of weather or aircraft availability. Key facility requirements include:
- A vertical flight chamber of not less than 16.4 feet in diameter.
- Capability to safely conduct simultaneous, multi-person training for up to nine personnel ("8-way" formation training).
- Location within a 25-nautical-mile radius of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Base year + four (4) one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Published: February 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit:
- A statement of interest.
- A synopsis of company capabilities and past performance on similar contracts.
- Company information (Name, address, UEI, CAGE, business size/socio-economic status).
- Contact information for a primary point of contact.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition. Responses, not exceeding five pages, must be emailed to Madison Bennett (madison.d.bennett.civ@army.mil) and Barbara J Jeffries (barbara.j.jeffries5.civ@army.mil).
Additional Notes
This is a market research tool only and does not commit the U.S. Government to a contract. The Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.