Mechanical Dereefer

Project ID: FA483026Q0040 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Air Combat Command
Deadline	06/22/26
Posted	06/11/26
Estimated Value	$18,000 - $45,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
PSC	1670 - Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment
Location	Moody AFB, GA 31699 United States

Description

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SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FA483026Q0040 is issued as a Request for Quote for Mechanical Dereefers and equipment. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Contracting Officer

Nasir Smith, nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil, (229) 257-3226

Contract Administrator

Maximos Ramirez, maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, (229) 257-4712 Questions Submission deadline: 17 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST. Quote Submission deadline: 22 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.

SECTION II CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Line item 0001: Mechanical Dereefer (DM-500), PN: 811-00289-4, Reusable reefing line cutter for G-11B parachute systems. (12 EA) Line item 0002: Cocking Tool, PN: 811-00350, Tool required to cock/reset the dereefer. (2 EA) Line item 0003: Arming Cable, PN: 411-00223, Cable required to arm the dereefer. (2 EA)

SECTION III DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Moody Air Force Base (AFB) requires the procurement of the brand name items listed in Section II. Offerors must quote all items. NOTE: This requirement is restricted to the brand name specified above to ensure compatibility and interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems. Justification is attached (Attachment 1). Any questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted via email to the Point of Contacts listed in Section I no later than 17 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.

SECTION IV SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Quotes are due no later than 9:00AM, ES on 19 June 2026 and must be submitted electronically via email to the Point of Contacts listed in Section I. Please quote on the contract line items listed in Section II and provide estimated delivery schedule or lead time for the required items. Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Additionally, The Government will evaluate the quality, relevance, and integrity of the offeror's past performance. A historical record of debarments, suspensions, voluntary exclusions, or negative integrity-related terminations (for default or cause) within the past five (5) years may serve as a basis for a lower past performance rating, a determination of non-responsibility, or complete disqualification from the competition. Attachments: 1. DM-500 Authorization 2. Provisions and Clauses

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation FA483026Q0040 is issued by the United States Air Force for the procurement of Mechanical Dereefers and associated equipment. The acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns, emphasizing the need for compatibility and interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems at Moody Air Force Base. Work Details The contract includes the following line items: 1. Mechanical Dereefer (DM-500), PN: 811-00289-4 - Reusable reefing line cutter for G-11B parachute systems (12 EA). 2. Cocking Tool, PN: 811-00350 - Tool required to cock/reset the dereefer (2 EA). 3. Arming Cable, PN: 411-00223 - Cable required to arm the dereefer (2 EA). The DM-500 is a mechanical assembly designed as a reusable substitute for the M-21 pyrotechnical cutter, featuring dual time delay selections of 2 or 4 seconds, ruggedized construction for repeated use, and water resistance. It fits into existing M-21 mounting brackets without modification. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Place of Performance Moody Air Force Base Bidder Requirements Offerors must quote all items listed in Section II and are required to be authorized distributors or OEMs of the specified brand name items to ensure compatibility with existing systems. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

Contacts

Contact name	SrA Maximos Ramirez
Contact email	maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil
Contact phone	(229) 257-4712
Secondary contact name	1st Lt. Nasir Smith
Secondary contact email	nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	(229) 257-3226