Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) Lightweight Canopy Fabric

Sources SoughtNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
  • Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
ATPS_DesignOptimization_LightweightCanopyFabric_RFI
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG
Posted Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
PSC Code
1670
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Status
Active

Description

1.0 Introduction The Project Manager Soldier Survivability (PM SSV), Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), Personnel Airdrop Systems team is conducting market research to identify potential industry sources capable of providing advanced, lightweight parachute canopy materials. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued in support of the Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) Design Optimization effort. The Government seeks to identify commercially available or developmental fabrics that offer significant weight and pack-volume reductions over legacy materials. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. 2.0 Background The current ATPS heavily relies on legacy par

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for all other miscellaneous textile product mills with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.