Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System � Request for Information (RFI)
Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
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- Response deadline
- Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2025
- Solicitation
- FA8629-PARA-RFI-2025
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA
- Contracting office
- FA8690 AFLCMC WIAK GLOBAL HAWK · WPAFB · OH
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated Jul 5, 2026
Description
The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC/WISN, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System to replace the aging RA-1. This RFI seeks information on commercially available or developmental parachute systems that can meet key performance requirements�including higher deployment altitudes, improved glide performance, and compatibility with operational needs. Responses are due by 12:00 PM ET on 29 October 2025.
What similar awards have paid
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Typical award size
$127,015
Middle of the pack for similar past awards
Most similar awards fall between $93,957 and $305,544
Who has won work like this
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- 1AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.2 awards$668,455
- 2COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC.1 award$305,544
- 3BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS, INC1 award$93,957
- 4G7T L.L.C.1 award$33,894
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Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID ee66ab4def5243fda0c7d217e2fdcd26.