16--Notice of Intent: MAIN/RESERVE PARACHUTES
ID: 140L3725Q0012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTERBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/53052943b30348bc97c626715f2965f7/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate a contract with Airborne Systems of North America for the procurement of specific parachutes and components, including 15 DC-7 canopies and 10 MT1S canopies and deploy bags. These parachutes are critical for the BLM Smokejumper Program, having successfully met the necessary testing and evaluation standards for operational use. The estimated value of this acquisition is less than $127,500, and interested parties must submit their qualifications by February 28, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Mindi Paulson, at mpaulson@blm.gov, as no Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paulson, Mindi
    (208) 387-5717
    (208) 387-5574
    mpaulson@blm.gov
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