NSN 1670-998993020, PARACHUTE,PERSONNEL, WSDC: 42F, T-38 AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0622Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ea1e8b026d33484890659ec93a6727e5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed Price Contract for the procurement of 291 personnel parachutes designated for the T-38 aircraft. This critical safety item requires higher-level certification and will undergo government testing, including a First Article Test and Production Lot Test, to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. The solicitation is set to be issued on or about June 16, 2025, with a closing date around July 18, 2025, and interested vendors can access the solicitation documents via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). For further inquiries, potential bidders may contact Mark Glass at MARK.V.GLASS@DLA.MIL.

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    MARK GLASS
    MARK.V.GLASS@DLA.MIL
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