The Army Contracting Command has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market research on the Qualified Products List (QPL) for the RA-1 Personnel Parachute System. The document outlines the submission process where manufacturers must provide a Technical and Management Proposal, followed by two samples of the RA-1 system or its components for qualification, at their own expense. Manufacturers previously qualified can request waivers for already approved parts. The RFI includes detailed instructions on sample submission, documentation requirements, and evaluation criteria which encompass production capacity, quality management, and compliance with the Berry Amendment and the Buy America Act. The government aims to establish a 5-year Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity contract for supplying the parachute systems. Qualified manufacturers remain on the list for four years and must undergo re-certification. The initiative reflects the government's intent to ensure robust standards in military parachute systems while fostering domestic manufacturing compliance and quality assurance.