Smokejumper DC-7 Main Canopies, MT1S Reserve Canopies with Deployment Systems
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order to Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. (UEI: WEYALM4WUT46) for Smokejumper DC-7 Main Canopies, MT1S Reserve Canopies, and Deployment Systems. This action, on behalf of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and the National Technology & Development Program (NTDP), is for proprietary parachute components critical to the National Smokejumper Program. Responses from interested parties are due April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specialized life-safety parachute components, including:
- 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 All items must be compatible with existing USFS-approved deployment systems (MTDC-1126, 1127, and 1129).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc.
- Authority: FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Required Delivery: Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2027 (Q2 FY27)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 8, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any party believing they can meet the specific technical and safety requirements may submit a capability statement.
- NAICS Code: 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills)
- Size Standard: 500 employees
- Submission: Responses must be submitted via email to Amelia Velasco at amelia.velasco@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Airborne Systems is identified as the sole manufacturer of these specialized components.