SAM #W9124D26QA2490001

2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instruction for US Army Parachute Team

This opportunity is issued by the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Knox for the US Army Parachute Team (USAPT). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Knox - United States Army Parachute Team (USAPT) - OEMs and Vendors: - Canopy Formation Specialists, Inc. (sole source vendor) - Services Requested: - Professional 2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instruction - Advanced canopy formation techniques including: - High-performance sequential Canopy Relative Work (CRW) - Large formation engineering - Split-time management - Wing-loading optimization - Docking efficiency - Formation flight-path control - Advanced build sequencing - All requirements detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instructor must possess expertise in advanced canopy formation and related specialized techniques - No specific products or part numbers; this is a service-based procurement - Contract includes a base year and one 12-month option year - Sole source justification for Canopy Formation Specialists, Inc.

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Solicitation Amendment W9124D26QA2490001

Amendment W9124D26QA2490001 is being posted to incorporate the updated Performance Work Statement (PWS) and extend closing time from 9:00 AM EST 3 June 2026 to 4:00 PM 3 June 2026. Please see attached IB08 Solicitation Amendment W9124D26QA2490001 SF 30 and IB08 PWS 2 WAY CRW 26 06.03.2026_REVISED. 

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Solicitation number W9124D26QA249 2-Way Canopy Formation Skydiving Instructor is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the United States Army Parachute Team (USAPT) who requires a dedicated professional 2-Way Canopy Formation Instructor to provide expertise in advanced canopy formation techniques that extend beyond standard civilian instruction or generalized canopy coaching. These techniques include high-performance sequential Canopy Relative Work (CRW), large formation engineering, split-time management, wing-loading optimization, docking efficiency, formation flight-path control, and advanced build sequencing, as outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). This acquisition is not 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., www.acq.osd.mil/DPAP/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html, and www.army.mil/armycontracting#org-afars. MICC-Ft Knox intends to award a contract on a sole-source basis, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Class Deviation (DFARS CD) 2026-O0028, to Canopy Formation Specialists, Inc. to support USAPT. The anticipated award date is 11 June 2026, with a 11 June 2026 through 10 June 2027 base year period of performance and one 12-month option year.

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