RELEASE,CANOPY,PARACHUTE
ID: SPE7M426R0064Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND AND MARITIMECOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, is conducting a market research initiative for the procurement of a Release, Canopy, Parachute, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1670-006759008. The agency is seeking information from responsible sources capable of manufacturing this critical application item, specifically requesting details about manufacturers, including their locations and CAGE codes. This item is essential for military operations, and the procurement process will require alternate offerors to submit a complete data package for evaluation, as no technical data is currently available. Interested parties should direct their statements of interest and capability to Contracting Officer Helen Davis at helen.davis@dla.mil.

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    Helen Davis
    helen.davis@dla.mil
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