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DeLand, FL Parachute Company Wins Marine Corps Contract

Will Train Marines In Military Free-Fall Techniques Under $21.7 Million Award

The U.S. Navy has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $21,717,415 to Complete Parachute Solutions of DeLand, FL.

Under the contract, the company will provide training and technical support for the Multi-Mission Parachute Course (MMPC). The contractor will train non-military free- fall qualified Marines in military free- fall and parachuting techniques.

The MMPC will provide students with the unique knowledge and technical skills needed to safely pack and jump the multi-mission parachute system. Work will be done in Coolidge, Arizona, and is expected to be completed May 2018.

Fiscal 2014 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $2,637,910 will be obligated at time of award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.

This contract is sole-source procurement in accordance with federal law. The Navy deemed that CPS is the only responsible source, and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements.

(Image provided by Complete Parachute Solutions)

FMI: http://cpsworld.com/

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