Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System – Request for Information (RFI)

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Ohio
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 16 - Aircraft Components and Accessories
NAICS Category:
  • 314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
Posted Date: Oct 14, 2025
Due Date: Oct 29, 2025
Solicitation No: MP360-PARA-RFI-2025
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Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System – Request for Information (RFI)
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
MP360-PARA-RFI-2025
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE
Office
FA8690 AFLCMC WIGK GLOBAL HAWK
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 14, 2025 03:11 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 29, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 13, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 1670 - PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
  • Place of Performance:
    Wright Patterson AFB , OH 45433
    USA
Description

The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC/WISN, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System to replace the aging RA-1. This RFI seeks information on commercially available or developmental parachute systems that can meet key performance requirements—including higher deployment altitudes, improved glide performance, and compatibility with GA operational needs. Responses are due by 12:00 PM ET on 29 October 2025.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • CP 937 255 3533 2530 LOOP RD W BLDG 560 RM 159
  • WPAFB , OH 45433-7101
  • USA
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Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • Oct 14, 2025 03:11 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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