550 Type III Paracord

The City of Philadelphia is seeking bids for the supply of 550 Type III Paracord, specifically 20 units of black paracord and 20 units of yellow paracord, each with a length of 1,000 ft. The paracord should meet the US MIL-C-5040H standards (Type III) and be produced by a US government-recognized manufacturer. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the paracord within 30 days of purchase order issuance. • The paracord should be made of 100% nylon with a kernmantle construction. • The paracord should have a minimum tensile strength of 550 lbs. • The paracord should be resistant to fraying, abrasion, and UV radiation. • The paracord should be suitable for wet and dry environments. • The paracord should be packaged in spools with a length of 1,000 ft per spool.