Sources Sought Notice - Parachute Equipment USMA
ID: W911SD017373Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT (1670)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7e5e9dab08b54f77bf62b4c345e84aa7/view
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    Description

    The United States Military Academy (USMA) is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for parachute equipment intended for the United States Corps of Cadets (USCC). This procurement aims to secure a Firm Fixed Price contract for the supply of parachute equipment, which is critical for training and operational readiness within the military academy. The contract will be set aside for 100% Small Business concerns, with the solicitation expected to be released on or about September 9, 2024, and quotes due by September 13, 2024. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, and inquiries can be directed to Leslie Duron at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil.

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    Leslie Duron
    leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil
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