# Precision Military Free Fall (MFF) Parachute System – Request for Information (RFI)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa8629pararfi2025

- Solicitation number: FA8629-PARA-RFI-2025
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8690 AFLCMC Wiak Global Hawk (FA8690)
- NAICS: 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Product or service code: 1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; Cargo Tie Down Equipment
- Place of performance: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
- County: Greene County (FIPS 39057). https://abierto.us/counties/greene-county-oh-39057
- City: Wright-Patterson AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/wright-patterson-afb-oh-3986660
- First posted: October 15, 2025
- Last posted: October 15, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ee66ab4def5243fda0c7d217e2fdcd26/view

## 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.

## Publications

- October 15, 2025: Special notice, due October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice ee66ab4def5243fda0c7d217e2fdcd26. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ee66ab4def5243fda0c7d217e2fdcd26/view

## Points of contact

- 1st Lt Oliver Lindblom, oliver.lindblom.1@us.af.mil
- Capt Gage Wright, gage.wright.1@us.af.mil

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