Parachute Canopy Dereefer and Accessories

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 identify potential vendors, including small businesses, capable of providing specific Brand Name Parachute Canopy Dereefer and Accessories to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Please submit all information to maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, if you have questions, you may email or call at (229) 257-4712.

2. Requirement

The Government has a requirement for the procurement of the following Brand Name Parachute Dereefer and accessories:

- Mechanical Dereefer, DM-500, PN 811-00289-4 (12 EA)

- Cocking Tool (to cock the Dereefer), PN 811-00350 (2 EA)

- Arming Cable (to arm the Dereefer), PN 411-00223 (2 EA)

Note: 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 maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil and CC 1st Lt Nasir Smith at nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil

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.