Aerial Cargo Platforms Parachutes
ID: W91CRB-24-R-PARAType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d1c9c6acb2d46b9ba3d11cb2eeee85c/view
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    The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is seeking proposals for the procurement of aerial cargo platforms parachutes and related air delivery equipment. This procurement aims to support the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) and is expected to result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, adhering to the Berry Amendment rules. The solicitation, identified as RFQ W91CRB-24-R-PARA, emphasizes the importance of maintaining air delivery capabilities and requires interested vendors to demonstrate technical compliance with specifications, provide quotes valid for 90 days, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes must be submitted via email by 10:00 AM EST on September 23, 2024, with the evaluation based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Antoinette Coward at antoinette.w.coward.civ@army.mil or Shelby A. Saum at shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil.

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    Antoinette Coward
    antoinette.w.coward.civ@army.mil
    Shelby A. Saum
    shelby.a.saum.civ@army.mil
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    Combined Synopsis-Solicitation RFP Parachutes .pdf
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of parachutes and related items under the Request for Quote (RFQ) W91CRB-24-R-PARA. The solicitation is compliant with FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, targeting vendors within the NAICS Code 314999, which pertains to miscellaneous textile product mills. Interested offerors must provide quotes valid for 90 days, demonstrate technical compliance with the specifications detailed in the solicitation, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The evaluation will follow a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Key items solicited include various types of parachutes, coupling assemblies, and panel assemblies, with designated quantities specified. The offerors' quotes must include completed representations and certifications, adhere to provisions related to sustainable delivery, and be submitted via email by 10:00 AM EST on September 23, 2024. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation and has no obligation to reimburse costs incurred by offerors. This solicitation underlines the Army's ongoing commitment to maintain air delivery capabilities through the acquisition of essential equipment.
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