Contact and place of performance
SrA Maximos Ramirez
Fort Moore, GA 31699
USA
1. Introduction This is a Sources Sought issued for conducting market research and identifying potential sources. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). No solicitation is being issued at this time, and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The purpose of this notice is to...
View moreNote: This requirement is restricted to the brand name specified above to ensure compatibility and interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems. Justification is attached and will be attached in any future solicitations.
3. Submission Instructions (Capability Statement)
Interested parties capable of providing the aforementioned brand name items are requested to submit a capability statement. The statement must include the following information:
Company Information: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI).
Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.
Business Size/Socioeconomic Status: Indicate business size standard and any applicable socioeconomic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) under the applicable NAICS code.
Authorized Reseller Proof: A letter or documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), FXC Corporation, confirming that the respondent is an authorized distributor or reseller of Dereefer products.
Availability/Lead Time: Estimated delivery schedule or lead time for the required items.
4. Submission Details
Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact listed below.
Deadline: Monday, May 4th, 2026, at 8:00 AM, EST. Submit To: SrA Maximos Ramirez at [email protected] and CC 1st Lt Nasir Smith at [email protected]
Subject Line: “Sources Sought response - Parachute Dereefer - [Your company name]”
Disclaimer: The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information in response to this notice.
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 23 CONS CC at Moody Air Force Base, has issued this sources sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing brand-name parachute canopy dereefers and accessories. The requirement is restricted to specific components manufactured by FXC Corporation to ensure interoperability with existing mission-critical parachute systems. Requested items include 12 mechanical dereefers (PN 811-00289-4), two cocking tools (PN 811-00350), and two arming cables (PN 411-00223). This market research effort falls under NAICS 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills and PSC 1670 PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT.
Interested parties must submit a capability statement by May 4, 2026, to the primary point of contact, SrA Maximos Ramirez. Submissions must include company identifiers, business size and socioeconomic status, estimated lead times, and documentation from the original equipment manufacturer confirming status as an authorized distributor or reseller. The performance location is designated as Fort Moore, Georgia. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
Two attachments support this notice: a technical manual and a justification document regarding the mechanical cutter for the G11 parachute. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA483026Q0026. While the agency intends to identify potential small business sources through this process, no specific set-aside has been established at this stage.
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