Strap, Assembly, 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) Aviation is issuing a Presolicitation for a Long Term Contract (LTC) for Strap, Assembly, Parachute (NSN 1670-00-998-0116). This is an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with an estimated annual demand of 420 units over five one-year base periods. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-0437, will be available on February 26, 2026, with responses due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Strap, Assembly, Parachute, identified as a Critical Application Item, an ARMY CSI item, and a Life Support Item. Key requirements include:
- Estimated Annual Demand (EAD): 420 units for each of the five one-year base periods.
- Testing: Textile Testing, Government First Article Testing, and Production Lot Testing are mandatory.
- Quality: Higher level quality is required.
- Logistics: FOB: Origin, Stock Locations: New Cumberland, PA & Tracy, CA, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Drawings: Specification plans or drawings are not available from the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Long Term Contract (LTC), Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5 one-year base periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% Small Businesses only)
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-R-0437
- Solicitation Availability: February 26, 2026, via DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A subcontracting plan is not required.
Additional Notes
Offerors must obtain the solicitation from DLA DIBBS; a paper copy will not be available. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF documents.