USMC Specialized Parachutes - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: M6785426Q1009Type: Special Notice
AwardedMar 3, 2026
Award #:TBD
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMARCOR SYSCOM

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT (1670)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e0ffe7fa4da44ac7b11f54d7714c03d7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), intends to award a sole source contract for specialized parachutes, specifically the Container Delivery System (CDS) and Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) parachutes, to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. This procurement is critical for ensuring mission readiness and personnel safety, as these parachutes are essential for various military operations involving aerial delivery. The contract is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii) due to Airborne Systems being the only contractor capable of meeting the stringent requirements necessary for these specialized parachutes. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Bianca Bishop at bianca.bishop.civ@usmc.mil or Eric G. Daniels at eric.g.daniels@usmc.mil within 15 days of the announcement, with the required delivery scheduled for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bianca Bishop
    bianca.bishop.civ@usmc.mil
    Eric G. Daniels
    Eric.G.Daniels@usmc.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    26P1009_NOItoSoleSource.pdf
    The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. for Specialized Parachutes, specifically Container Delivery System Parachutes and Joint Precision Airdrop System Parachutes. This action is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii). The required delivery is Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2026. The applicable NAICS Code is 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) with a size standard of 550 Employees. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may contact Bianca Bishop (bianca.bishop.civ@usmc.mil) and Eric Daniels (eric.g.daniels@usmc.mil) with questions or concerns within 15 days of the announcement; MARCORSYSCOM will not cover response costs.
    Appendix U- Under SAT MTF_26Q1009_redacted.pdf
    The United States Marine Corps is seeking to acquire specialized parachutes, specifically the Container Delivery System (CDS) and Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) parachutes, through a non-competitive process. Market research, including a Request for Information (RFI) posted on SAM.gov, identified Airborne Systems (CAGE Code 57172) as the only contractor capable of manufacturing these parachutes. Due to the inherent risks associated with parachute utilization and the need to avoid delays and high risks to government personnel, the Marine Corps determined that soliciting from Airborne Systems exclusively is in the best interest of the government. This justification for using other than full and open competition is based on Airborne Systems being the sole responsible source that can meet the stringent requirements, ensuring mission readiness and personnel safety.
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