83--PARACHUTE CANOPY AND RESERVE SYSTEMS 140L3726Q0097
Summary
AI-generated · Jun 17, 2026Procurement of parachute canopy and reserve systems for the DC-7, including 15 canopy units in Red/White/Blue, 10 deployment/reserve systems MT1S, 10 canopy reserves MT1S in Red/White, and 10 DC-7 line-set steering assemblies, with the corresponding part numbers noted in the solicitation.
Negotiations will be conducted with Airborne Systems only, as the sole responsible source; a justification for other-than-full-and-open competition has been prepared. The estimated value is approximately $134,590, and no RFQ will be issued. This posting is for public posting requirements, and the requirement is unrestricted. Other firms that can provide the items should submit written notification to the Contracting Officer with evidence they can meet the contract at a cost not exceeding the estimated total; if no affirmative responses are received by the stated deadline, an order will be placed with Airborne Systems. Questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer; a JOFOC is available upon request.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source, Airborne Systems, 5800 Magnolia Ave., Pennsauken, NJ 08109, for: 15 ct. Canopy, DC-7, Red/White/Blu, Part 811406-0; 10 ct., Deployment Sys, Resv, MT1S, BLM, MT1S, BLM, CG, Part 886452-0; 10 ct., Canopy, Resv, MT1S, Red/Wht, Part 811306-0; 10 sets, Line Set, Steering, DC-7, Part 811439-0. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is Airborne Systems. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $134,590. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 314999 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action 140L3726Q0097. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 5pm Eastern on June 30th, 2026, to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Airborne Systems for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Contracting Officer, Casey Boyd at cmboyd@blm.gov. If you would like a copy of the JOFOC, please contact the Contracting Officer.
From Special Notice posted on Jun 16, 2026Notice history
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