In plain English
The Army is seeking information from suppliers about fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings, and finishes that improve soldier protection and comfort. It is especially interested in materials combining at least two functions, such as moisture management, thermal protection, repellency, vector protection, or flame resistance; all approaches must be PFAS-free. This is a request for information, not a contract solicitation, and responses are due by December 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST.
About this bid
SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, in coordination with the Product Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), to identify potential sources of multifunctional fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings, or finishes for Soldier protection, thermal comfort and/or physical comfort. The RFI is issued for the purpose of identifying and assessing novel fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings or finishes. Of primary interest are multifunctional submissions that provide at least two (2) functionalities (e.g., a moisture management fiber knit into a vector protective structure, an oil repellant coating or finish applied to flame…
Details
- Solicitation number
- RFINovelOrMultifunctionalFibersYarnsCoatings-FinishesandFabricsForSoldierProtectionAndComfort(MFFYF)
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 313210 · Broadwoven Fabric Mills
- Classification (PSC)
- 8305
- Place of performance
- Natick, Massachusetts
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