PILOT CHUTE

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a total contract value of $136,800 to Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc under solicitation SPE4A7-23-Q-0986, with an award date of July 24, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 332994, and is managed by the Department of Defense. The contract includes multiple line items essential to parachute system development and quality assurance: a pilot chute identified by NSN 1670007812212, special testing services, government first article testing, and government production lot testing, all critical to ensuring compliance and performance standards for military parachute systems. The award was processed through the DIBBS platform, with the place of performance unspecified but confined to the United States. Although the solicitation response deadline was June 30, 2023, the award notice was issued in 2026, indicating a delayed fulfillment or extended evaluation period. The contract does not list a specific point of contact or detailed office address, consistent with DLA’s centralized procurement structure. All deliverables and testing are government-directed, affirming the federal oversight of production quality and validation processes for critical airborne equipment.