STATIC LINE, PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
ID: SPE4A726R0285Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, 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)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of Static Line, Personnel Parachutes for C-130 Aircraft, identified by NSN: 1670-01-706-5917. This contract, which is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aims to secure an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated annual requirement of 40 units over a six-month term, with delivery expected within 699 days after award. These parachutes are critical for aerial operations and require compliance with export control and configuration control standards. Interested vendors must submit a written proposal and complete the solicitation available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the issue date of December 24, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil or call 445-737-2040.

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