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Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) Design Optimization - Canopy Release Assembly (CRA)

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: Natick, MA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
PSC code: 1670

Timeline

Posted

Sep 8, 2026
Status

Open now

What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: Natick, MA
Set-aside: No Set aside used
Scope: Federal

1.0 Introduction The Project Manager Soldier Survivability (PM SSV), Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), Personnel Airdrop Systems team is conducting market research to identify potential industry sources capable of designing, developing, or providing a modernized Canopy Release Assembly (CRA).

This RFI supports the Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) Design Optimization effort.

The Government is seeking information on next-generation release assembly to modernize mass tactical airdrop capabilities.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.

2.0 Background The current ATPS architecture utilizes the legacy Capewell Canopy Release Assembly to allow the jumper to disconnect the main parachute canopy from the harness upon landing, mitigating the risk of being dragged by surface winds.

The current fielded CRA components are identified by part numbers 11-1-7350 (female assembly) and 60J4328 (male assembly).

The PdM SCIE team is pursuing an ATPS Design Optimization effort to modernize this interface to improve ergonomics, reliability under tension, and ease of actuation for the Warfighter while ensuring absolute fail-safe security during the airdrop sequence.

Furthermore, the corrosion issue across the T-11 and MC-6 harness fleet has raised material concerns about the current CRA.

3.0 Technical Requirements / Information Requested The Government requests white papers and technical data packages (if available) detailing proposed replacement components for the Capewell CRA.

Proposed solutions must address the following criteria: Primary Objective: Identify a functional, modernized replacement for the existing Capewell canopy release assembly (PNs 11-1-7350 and 60J4328).

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