USDA Forest Service, Administration (Contracting), Federal Building (340 N. Pattee), P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807

B -- RESERVE PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT SOL RFQ-R1-96-11 DUE 091996 POC Request quote package, (406) 329-3636. For additional information contact Contracting Officer, Miley Sutherland (406) 329-3530 The Forest Service, Missoula Technology & Development Center, Missoula, Montana, intends to acquire services for prototype development and testing of incorporating the Irvin Aerospace Deployment Assistance Device (DAD), or equivalent, in the Forest Service FS-12R smokejumper reserve parachute. The Irvin Aerospace DAD consists of an improved pilot chute, strong launching spring, a long bridle cord, and launching flaps. Vendor will design and fabricate 2 prototypes and conduct preliminary airdrop tests by 11/15/96. At the option of the Forest Service, vendor will fabricate 8 prototypes and conduct airdrop testing to verify reliability and airworthiness by 06/30/97. At the option of the Forest Service, vendor will conduct final airdrop testing by 08/01/97. The Forest Service will provide FS-12R parachutes, container drawings, rigging instructions, and H-5 smokejumper parachute harnesses. Vendor will deliver test results, video footage of test results, 10 prototype systems, and technical drawings by 09/15/97. Technical drawings will include a hard copy and an Autocad Version 13 disc copy. The Forest Service will retain data rights for use of the design by the Forest Service. This acquisition is not a small business set-aside. Quotes are due September 19, 1996, Close of Business. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. The Forest Service intends to make an award on, or about, 09/26/96. (0249)

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