DLA Troop Support has issued a solicitation for parachute bags, NSN 1670-01-476-3131. It is designed to assist and control the portion of a parachute’s operation occurring from the time of pack opening to the instant the suspension lines are fully extended, but prior to the inflation of the canopy. Technical data and military specifications are available for this item so new companies can compete.
The last company to sell these to the military was Aerial Machine & Tool which sold them for $129 each in quantity of 1,265. A first article test item was sold for $1,000.
This current solicitation calls for 5,111 parachute bags. Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at approximately $800,000.
All offers are due by January 23, 2023.
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