Solicitation_Enhanced Parachutist Drop Bag
ID: W912CH-24-Q-0027Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, 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/13635ad3095d48d5b29876281048d5c5/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jul 25, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 6, 2025, 7:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Enhanced Parachutist Drop Bags under Solicitation W912CH-24-Q-0027. This opportunity has transitioned from a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to a one-time purchase of 500 units, emphasizing the need for compliance with federal acquisition regulations and quality standards. The Enhanced Parachutist Drop Bags are critical for military operations, ensuring effective aerial delivery and recovery systems. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by May 6, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Kaley Weeden at kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil or Elizabeth Levine Welhouse at elizabeth.l.levinewelhouse.civ@army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Kaley Weeden
kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil
Elizabeth Levine Welhouse
elizabeth.l.levinewelhouse.civ@army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Army Package - TPP EH3L0143EH, Soldier Center, A.11.zip
Apr 3, 2025, 1:04 PM UTC
W912CH24Q0027-0001.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 5:07 PM UTC
This document is an amendment/modification to Solicitation W912CH-24-Q-0027, issued by the Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, regarding the procurement of Enhanced Parachutist Drop Bags. Initially structured as a five-year indefinite delivery quantity (IDIQ) contract, it has been modified to a one-time buy for 500 units. Key updates include the addition of new contract line item numbers (CLINs), deletion of certain ordering period CLINs, and changes to the contracting officers overseeing the solicitation. The amendment reopens the proposal submission period, now due by 3:30 PM EST on May 6, 2025. The document outlines requirements for First Article Testing, emphasizing that these results will inform subsequent production approvals. Proposals must conform to established formats for submission, with strict adherence to deadlines to avoid non-responsiveness. Vendor eligibility is limited to small businesses as defined by federal standards, and the successful offeror must comply with various federal acquisition clauses regarding pricing, delivery, and testing. This solicitation modification demonstrates the government's ongoing efforts to streamline acquisition processes while still ensuring rigorous quality and compliance standards for military supplies.
W912CH24Q0027.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 5:07 PM UTC
The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a single, firm-fixed price, five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract concerning Enhanced Parachutist Drop Bags. The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and outlines the requirements for suppliers to submit quotations, highlighting that quotations are not offers and do not obligate the government. It includes technical data specifications and emphasizes the importance of compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Quotations must include details such as item numbers, quantities, and prices, with a requirement for specific delivery timelines and inspection protocols. The RFQ specifies that acceptance and inspection are at the origin, along with imposed packaging, marking, and quality assurance standards. Additionally, the document addresses operational instructions for submitting proposals electronically and acknowledging amendments. This solicitation is significant in the context of government procurement, aiming to provide critical supplies to military operations while fostering compliance and standardization in supplier engagements and product quality assurance.
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