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Manufacturer of Parachute Suspension Line (Nylon/Polyester Braided Cordage)

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The contract calls for the manufacture and delivery of 271 kilotons of parachute suspension line, specifically nylon or polyester braided cordage, engineered to meet rigorous military specifications for tensile strength, elongation, and dimensional consistency. Full traceability of raw materials and origin inspection are mandatory to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards required for mission-critical airborne operations. The product must be produced in accordance with military-grade protocols, with every batch documented and verifiable from feedstock to final inspection to guarantee reliability under extreme operational conditions. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, restricted to eligible small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 314999 for other textile product mills. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and performance is to be carried out at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 28542-0113. The contracting authority is the ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division within the Department of Defense, and the opportunity is accessible through the DIBBS platform, indicating it is part of a broader defense logistics network focused on sustaining critical military supply chains.

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271 kilotons of military-grade parachute suspension line for Camp Lejeune, small business set-aside.

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Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIVView Agency

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314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product MillsView NAICS

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CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, 28542-0113, US

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Manufacture and delivery of 271 kilotons of parachute suspension line meeting military specifications for tensile strength, elongation, and dimensional consistency, with full traceability and origin inspection.

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