Lightweight Parachute Canopy Fabric

The U.S. Army is seeking industry information on commercially available or developmental lightweight parachute canopy fabrics to replace PIA-C-44378 Type IV material in the T-11R reserve canopy.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG (DIVISION D)


General
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ATPS_DesignOptimization_LightweightCanopyFabric_RFI
Oct 06, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 08, 2026 06:25 PM
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Federal
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advanced tactical parachute system (atps) lightweight canopy fabric

Contact
christine.n.chase2.civ@army.mil
+15206712585
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
Description

The U.S. Army is conducting market research for commercially available or developmental lightweight, low-bulk parachute canopy fabrics intended as direct replacements for PIA-C-44378 Type IV fabric used in the T-11R reserve canopy. Proposed materials must be compatible with existing canopy design and manufacturing processes, including suspension lines, reinforcement tapes, and packing methods. Responses should provide comparative performance data covering tear and tensile strength, air permeability, abrasion resistance, UV exposure, snag resistance, durability, deployment shock loading, fabric weight, pack-volume reduction, seam efficiency, sewability, existing use, and any PFAS-free performance or manufacturing impacts. Respondents should also address domestic availability consistent with the Berry Amendment and Buy America Act, manufacturing capacity, production ramp-up timing, and pricing for 1,500 linear yards and full-rate production. Responses must be in PDF or DOCX format, limited to 10 pages excluding cover pages and test-data appendices, and include the company name, CAGE code, point of contact, MRL and TRL statements, and business size under NAICS 314999.

Classification Codes
NAICS314999All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
PSC1670Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; Cargo Tie Down Equipment
Smart Codes
parachute canopy fabriclightweight technical textilesparachute material testing
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Sep 08, 2026 06:25 PM-Published Date
Sep 29, 2026-Response Deadline
Oct 06, 2026 09:00 PM-Official Response Deadline
Oct 21, 2026-Inactive Date
Requirements
Informational
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