Domestic Sources for Zero-Porosity, High-Performance Coated Parachute Cloth
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG
Location
Natick, MA
Massachusetts
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
313320
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG involves domestic sources for zero-porosity, high-performance coated parachute cloth in Natick, Massachusetts. Responses are due by May 12, 2026 (11 days remaining).
Contract Description
1.0 INTRODUCTION The U.S. Army, on behalf of the Program Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research. The Government is seeking to identify domestic manufacturers capable of producing a Berry Amendment-compliant (10 U.S.C. 2533a) parachute cloth that is functionally equivalent to the material specified in U.S. Army Source Control Drawing 11-1-9306. 2.0 BACKGROUND The specified parachute cloth is a critical component for the production of ram-air parachute systems (e.g., RA-1 Canopies) supporting U.S. Army operations. The established domestic supply chain for the legacy proprietary coated material (historically known as SOAR-COAT® Formulation 9120 R3(228)) has been disrupted due to the loss of a k...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 28, 2026
Response Deadline
May 12, 2026
11 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Natick, Massachusetts. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Massachusetts
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 11 days remaining to prepare your response
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