Special notice
Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System – Request for Information (RFI)
FA8629-PARA-RFI-2025
Department of the Air Force, FA8690 AFLCMC Wiak Global Hawk. All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills.
Response deadline
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
Closed 323 days ago. Posted October 15, 2025. Scheduled to archive November 13, 2025.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
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.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
October 15, 2025
Special notice
Due October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ee66ab4def5243fda0c7d217e2fdcd26
Points of contact
- 1st Lt Oliver Lindblomoliver.lindblom.1@us.af.mil
- Capt Gage Wrightgage.wright.1@us.af.mil