Smokejumper DC-7 Main Canopies, MT1S Reserve Canopies with Deployment Systems

Project ID: 1202RZ26Q0004 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Forest Service
Deadline	04/23/26
Posted	04/08/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
PSC	1670 - Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment
Location	MT 59808 United States

Description

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Forest Service intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. (UEI: WEYALM4WUT46) for the specialized parachutes as listed in Table 1 below. This action is being conducted on behalf of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and the National Technology & Development Program (NTDP). This action falls under the Authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 conducted in conjunction with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold . The Government requires proprietary parachute components to maintain mission-critical inventory for the National Smokejumper Program. These items must be compatible with existing USFS-approved deployment systems (MTDC-1126, 1127, and 1129). Airborne Systems is the sole manufacturer of these specialized life-safety components.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Forest Service intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. (UEI: WEYALM4WUT46) for specialized parachutes. This action is being conducted on behalf of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and the National Technology & Development Program (NTDP). The purpose of this contract is to acquire proprietary parachute components necessary for maintaining mission-critical inventory for the National Smokejumper Program. Airborne Systems is the sole manufacturer of these life-safety components, which must be compatible with existing USFS-approved deployment systems (MTDC-1126, 1127, and 1129). Work Details The contract includes the following items as specified in Table 1: - DC-7 Main Canopy (P/N 811406-0): Quantity 30 - MT1S Main Canopy (with top skin drogue ring): Quantity 14 - MT1S Reserve Canopy (P/N 811306-0): Quantity 7 - MT1S Deployment System (P/N 886452-0): Quantity 7 These items are essential for the operation of the National Smokejumper Program and must meet specific technical and safety requirements. Period of Performance Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2027 (Q2 FY27) Place of Performance Delivery will be made to locations as designated by the Forest Service.

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