The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Army needs a small business to provide a powered paragliding flight and sustainment system.
Key Details
The Army needs a small business to provide a powered paragliding flight and sustainment system for the 145th AW. The system must include a rucksack/backpack powered flight system, a sustainment and spare parts package, basic flight operations training, and maintenance technician training. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a fixed-price contract with a base year and option years. The period of performance will be approximately 2 years.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be selected based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on July 24, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered and active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you can meet the requirements.
- Submit a quote through SAM.gov by the deadline.