USAFA Parachute Storage System & Installation

The U.S. Air Force's 10th Contracting Squadron seeks bids from small businesses for the procurement and installation of two secure parachute storage racks at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. This solicitation, FA700026Q0031, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 337215. The contractor will supply and install two cantilever storage racks, 52 adjustable parachute arms, and one 20-foot security shutter with a cam lock system. The entire system must be delivered and installed within 90 days of contract award. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT, and will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with non-cost factors being significantly more important than price.

This amendment to Solicitation FA700026Q0031 for the USAFA Parachute Storage System & Installation extends the offer submission deadline from May 5, 2026, to May 8, 2026, and adds a new paragraph (5.2) regarding the submission of questions. The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 337215. The solicitation outlines the requirement for two cantilever storage racks, 52 adjustable parachute arms, and one security shutter, along with professional installation services at the United States Air Force Academy. Offerors must submit a firm-fixed price quote, a technical approach demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work and product specifications, and administrative information including company details and required certifications. Evaluation factors are Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, and Price, with non-cost factors significantly outweighing price in the best value trade-off process. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation FA700026Q0031, issued by the Department of the Air Force, officially cancels the solicitation in its entirety. The effective date of this amendment is May 8, 2026. The government determined that the original specifications did not accurately reflect the requirements, leading to the rejection of all quotes received to date. This amendment serves as a formal notification to all potential offerors that the solicitation is withdrawn, and no further action is required from them regarding this particular request for quotes. All terms and conditions of the original document, as previously changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect, except for the cancellation of the solicitation itself.