# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-Q-0227

DLA solicitation for 242 Mil-Spec four-vane pilot chutes and required testing

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-Q-0227
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Aviation is seeking offers for 242 military-specification four-vane pilot chutes and associated testing requirements.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division. The listed contact is Michelle Scott.
- **Requested product:** 242 PILOT CHUTE assemblies, described as “CHUTE ASSEMBLY, FOUR VANE PILOT” (NSN/part number 1670-01-052-3696).
- **Testing line items:** Government First Article (NSN 0001S00000052) and Production Lot Testing (NSN 0001S00000061); quantities are not stated in the provided summaries.
- **Important requirements:** The chute is an Air Force-designated Critical Safety Item and critical application item. It must follow drawing 31218 J114404, revision M, and specification MIL-DTL-6645K, revision K. Government first-article testing and production-lot sample testing are required.
- **Delivery and technical access:** Production delivery is 403 days after award. First-article units are due within 120 days, with up to 90 days for Government evaluation; production-lot testing also allows a 90-day Government evaluation period. Access to technical data is subject to export-control requirements.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturer, OEM, or commercial vendor is identified in the provided information.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018671172)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7018671172)
PILOT CHUTE (QTY: 242, NSN: 1670-01-052-3696 Mil-Spec, Purchase Request: 7018671172)

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