NSN 1670-01-547-0401, PARACHUTE,LOW-VELOC, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130
ID: SPE4A7-25-R-0760Type: 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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/05d166f969a549e7a64e9190ac343ccc/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 3,925 units of the Low-Velocity Parachute (NSN 1670-01-547-0401) specifically designed for the Hercules C-130 aircraft. This solicitation is categorized as a Total Small Business set-aside and emphasizes the critical nature of the item, which is designated for life support and critical safety applications, necessitating compliance with stringent quality and testing standards. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation will be issued around August 6, 2025, and can be accessed via the DIBBS website, with no paper copies available. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Michelle R. Scott at michelle.r.scott@dla.mil or Adrienne Davis at Adrienne.Davis@dla.mil.

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