Parachute Rigger Sources Sought

The Department of Defense is seeking sources for a contract to provide FAA-certificated parachute rigger personnel and comprehensive logistics support for the Reconnaissance Training Company, Detachment Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Advanced Mobile Training Team. The scope of work includes on-site parachute rigging, packing, and flight-line support for up to six active flight instructors during training iterations at various military and commercial drop zones across the United States. Additionally, the contractor will provide off-site services at their own commercial facility, including the annual packing of 24 commercial off-the-shelf reserve parachute systems and the performance of eight main-canopy relines. All work must adhere to strict standards, including 14 CFR Part 65, Marine Corps Order 3120.11A, and USSOCOM Manual 350-3, and personnel must hold at least an FAA Senior Parachute Rigger certificate. The proposed contract structure consists of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods starting May 1, 2027. Pricing is organized via an IDIQ task ordering system, utilizing firm-fixed-price rates for training iterations and off-site servicing, while travel expenses are handled as cost-reimbursable other direct costs. The contractor is responsible for providing all specialized rigger tools and maintaining strict accountability of government-furnished property in accordance with FAR 52.245-1. This is currently a sources sought notice under NAICS 561210, intended to determine the best acquisition strategy, with a submission deadline for capabilities statements set for November 27, 2026.