Parachute, Cargo (NSN:1670-00-872-6109)

On August 12, 2026, the United States Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal awarded Firm Fixed Price Contract W912CH-26-D-0070 to Falcon Engineering Corporation for the production of 663 Cargo Parachutes, NSN 1670-00-872-6109, Part No. 11-1-555. This procurement was conducted as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 314999. The contract requires the manufacture of 26-foot diameter Ringslot Cargo Parachutes in strict accordance with a comprehensive Technical Data Package, including specific requirements for canopies, deployment bags, and static lines. Manufacturing must adhere to rigorous military and industry standards, including MIL-DTL-43649, MIL-S-43292, and ISO 9001:2015, with specific attention to stitching, thread sizes, and camouflage green color requirements per FED-STD-595. The contract includes a structured delivery schedule across multiple CLINs, with initial deliveries for the base quantity of 663 units and estimated future requirements for subsequent years. Performance is subject to First Article Testing (FAT), though contractors may request a waiver via a formal worksheet. Quality assurance is managed through origin inspection and destination acceptance, utilizing ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling procedures and specific Acceptable Quality Levels for major and total defects. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130, including the application of Unique Item Identifiers. Administrative functions, including invoicing and payment, are processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.