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

Project ID: 1202SA26Q9001 FederalOpportunitiesJustification

Overview

Agency	Forest Service
Deadline	None
Posted	04/09/26
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	Missoula, MT 59808 United States

Description

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Summary

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 - Commercial Items, 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 FS-approved deployment systems (MTDC-1126, 1127, and 1129). Airborne Systems is the sole manufacturer of these specialized life-safety components.

Product Description

DC-7 Main Canopy (P/N 811406-0) (30 units) MT1S Main Canopy (with top skin drogue ring) (14 units) MT1S Reserve Canopy (P/N 811306-0) (7units) MT1S Deployment System (P/N886452-0) (7 units)

Required Delivery

Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2027 (Q2 FY27) The applicable NAICS Code is 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) with a size standard of 500 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any party believing they can meet the specific technical and safety requirements (compatibility with USFS hardware and inclusion on the Forest Service Approved Equipment List) may submit a capability statement. Responses must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Amelia Velasco, at amelia.velasco@usda.gov no later than 15 days after the date of this announcement. T

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (FS), is preparing to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. for specialized parachutes necessary for the National Smokejumper Program. This action is being conducted on behalf of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and the National Technology & Development Program (NTDP). Airborne Systems is the sole manufacturer of these proprietary life-safety components, which are essential for maintaining mission-critical inventory. Work Details The contract includes the following items: - DC-7 Main Canopy (P/N 811406-0): 30 units - MT1S Main Canopy (with top skin drogue ring): 14 units - MT1S Reserve Canopy (P/N 811306-0): 7 units - MT1S Deployment System (P/N 886452-0): 7 units These parachutes must be compatible with existing FS-approved deployment systems (MTDC-1126, 1127, and 1129) and are critical for ensuring safety and operational readiness in smokejumper operations. Period of Performance Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2027 (Q2 FY27) Place of Performance Products will be delivered to locations as designated by the National Interagency Fire Center.

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