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Mechanical Dereefer
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This procurement is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial products issued under FAR Part 12 as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively reserved for small business concerns under NAICS code 314999. The solicitation, identified as FA483026Q0040, seeks the procurement of three specific brand-name items required for compatibility with the G-11B parachute system: twelve Mechanical Dereefer units (DM-500, Part Number 811-00289-4), two Cocking Tools (Part Number 811-00350), and two Arming Cables (Part Number 411-00223). The Mechanical Dereefer is a reusable, fully mechanical replacement for the M-21 pyrotechnic cutter, designed with a 2- or 4-second dual-time delay, water-resistant properties, and able to interface with existing M-21 mounting brackets without modification. Justification for this brand-name requirement is provided to ensure mission-critical interoperability with legacy parachute systems, and offers must include all items without substitution. Offerors are required to submit quotes electronically no later than 9:00 AM EST on June 19, 2026, with questions due by June 17, 2026, to the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Administrator. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, assessing technical acceptability and past performance integrity, with debarments, suspensions, or negative terminations within the past five years potentially leading to disqualification. The place of performance is Fort Moore, Georgia, and all deliveries must be accompanied by an estimated lead time. Payment and receiving reports must be submitted via the Wide Area Workflow system, requiring a current SAM registration and adherence to DFARS Appendix F requirements. The contract incorporates clauses related to subcontracting, equal opportunity, child labor, convict labor, security prohibitions, Buy American, prohibitions on procurement from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Maduro regime, whistleblower rights, and telecommunications equipment restrictions. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration and provide required representations regarding exclusions, trafficking in persons, and confidential agreements. The contracting office is located at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, and the agency is the Department of Defense.
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Fort Moore, GA, 31699, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number FA483026Q0040 is issued as a Request for Quote for Mechanical Dereefers and equipment.
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Contracting Officer: Nasir Smith, nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil, (229) 257-3226
Contract Administrator: Maximos Ramirez, maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, (229) 257-4712
Questions Submission deadline: 17 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.
Quote Submission deadline: 22 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.
SECTION II – CONTRACT LINE ITEMS
Line item 0001: Mechanical Dereefer (DM-500), PN: 811-00289-4, Reusable reefing line cutter for G-11B parachute systems. (12 EA)
Line item 0002: Cocking Tool, PN: 811-00350, Tool required to cock/reset the dereefer. (2 EA)
Line item 0003: Arming Cable, PN: 411-00223, Cable required to arm the dereefer. (2 EA)
SECTION III – DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Moody Air Force Base (AFB) requires the procurement of the brand name items listed in Section II. Offerors must quote all items.
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 (Attachment 1).
Any questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted via email to the Point of Contacts listed in Section I no later than 17 June 2026 at 9:00AM, EST.
SECTION IV – SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Quotes are due no later than 9:00AM, ES on 19 June 2026 and must be submitted electronically via email to the Point of Contacts listed in Section I. Please quote on the contract line items listed in Section II and provide estimated delivery schedule or lead time for the required items.
Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Additionally, The Government will evaluate the quality, relevance, and integrity of the offeror’s past performance. A historical record of debarments, suspensions, voluntary exclusions, or negative integrity-related terminations (for default or cause) within the past five (5) years may serve as a basis for a lower past performance rating, a determination of non-responsibility, or complete disqualification from the competition.
Attachments:
1. DM-500 Authorization
2. Provisions and Clauses
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