Parachute Packing Press
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
- Work to be performed in JOINT BASE MDL, NJ
- Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Advance notice of upcoming solicitation
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- N6833526Q1223
- Opportunity Type
- Presolicitation
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office
- NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
- Posted Date
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- PSC Code
- 1670
- Set-Aside
- No Set Aside
- Place of Performance
- JOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733
- Status
- Active
Description
UPDATED/CORRECTED: This effort is for the procurement of (1) Parachute Packing Press Model GSU-449/E (PN: COM00150-1; NSN: 1670-99-555-6604) for the F/A-18 Kuwait Classic program. Under authority 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and implemented in FAR 6.302-l(b)(l), to try to develop this asset" would incur costs that are not expected to be recouped through competition. Any attempt to procure a different part number would require the Government to fund a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR) First Article Test (FAT) and Test & Evaluation (T&E) effort for a new vendor. The Government would have to fund personnel to be on the Source Selection Team to review proposals. Any change in form, fit or function would require changes to the existing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (techn
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in JOINT BASE MDL, NJ. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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