Army - 82nd Airborne Division Parachute Maintenance - MRAS

The General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the U.S. Army, is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of providing Air Item Maintenance (AIM) services for the 82nd Airborne Division. This initiative seeks to enhance the operational readiness and efficiency of the division by ensuring that all parachute systems and related equipment are properly maintained and inspected. The GSA's involvement underscores a commitment to leveraging federal procurement resources to support military operational needs.

The contract focuses on providing non-personal services for AIM, which includes comprehensive maintenance, repair, and inspection of personnel and cargo parachute systems. Contractors are expected to supply qualified personnel with skills equivalent to Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code 92R, along with all necessary tools, equipment, and supervision required for effective service delivery. The scope of work encompasses performing technical rigger inspections, executing repairs using industrial sewing equipment, and adhering strictly to relevant technical manuals.

Contractors will be responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work meets established standards as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This involves coordinating with shop technicians and foremen for special requirements, selecting appropriate methods and materials for tasks, and ensuring completed articles meet specified dimensions and durability criteria. Additionally, contractors must track supply consumption efficiently while maintaining quality control as per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement aimed at achieving specific objectives such as maintaining advanced parachute training equipment at unit level and supporting logistical requirements effectively. This initiative not only aims at sustaining operational capabilities but also at providing training support for E Co., 189th Division Support Sustainment Battalion within Fort Liberty, NC.