RFI Commando Mission Uniform 20260302 Final.pdf

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NAICS: 315 – Apparel Manufacturing PCS: 8415 – Clothing, Special Purpose

Request for Information (RFI): Commando Mission Uniform

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. IT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 10 responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Please Respond by March 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET.

Description

Program Manager for Protection and Integration is seeking information on domestic suppliers of potential commercial off the shelf (COTS) commando mission uniforms. The intent of this RFI is to understand what products are currently available on the marketplace and can be produced within reasonable lead times. This is not intended to be a development effort.

The mission uniform is to provide protection against both natural and man-made environmental conditions and hazards. These include protection against contact with hot metal such as a suppressor or fragments from breaching. Environmental protection includes temperate to hot conditions (50F to 110F) performing high output activity. Conditions include natural hazards such as rocky terrain, damaged structures presenting snag hazards, abrasion and slash hazards. Joint protection is necessary including bump and abrasion against pressure points of the knees and elbows and allow user adjustability to obtain proper fit. Design configuration requires commutability with load carriage equipment to include body armor, load carriage, hoist harness and gun belts. The design requires a functional configuration of pockets to support base line assaulter equipment.

Dynamic movement such as running, climbing of ropes and ladders and ability to shoot and move must be unrestricted.

The requirement includes a trouser, combat shirt and blouse, desired sizing the 5” – 95th percentile both male and female sizing and fit. Both solid and Multi Cam print options are required.

Technical Requirements / Desirable Attributes

1. Requirements:

1.1. Material:

1.1.1. fabric, when wet, shall hold water to a reasonable amount to positively affect body temp:

1.1.2. shall provide protection from high temperature equipment 300 degrees (e.g. hot gun suppressor) for up to 1 second (T) 3 second

(O) without causing dermal burning.

1.1.3. shall offer resistance from abrasion due to contact with jagged metal and sharp objects.

2. Design:

2.1. Pants must be compatible with a gunfighter tactical belt (~1 ¾ x ¼ inches), must not impede the hook and pile attachment points of the inner belt to the outer belt to prevent sagging of the outer belt.

2.2. Hip adjustment points shall securely adjust the waist size of the pant 1inch each side (T) 2inch each side (O)

2.3. The waist closure point must not come undone unintentionally and provide an objective 1inch adjustment to waist size.

2.4. Ankle adjustment points should provide room to adjust fit by 1 inch. (T) 2 inches (O)

2.5. Ankle pockets shall hold gear 3 ½ x5x ½ inches

2.6. Thigh cargo pockets shall carry gear up to 6x8x1.5 inches (T), accommodate gear measuring up to 6x8x3 inches. Thigh breaching slot pockets to hold a breaching slap charge of 15 x 1 x 3/4 inches. While fully loaded, the location of the pocket shall reduce sway while walking (O)

2.7. Thigh cargo pockets’ top closure flap shall fold within the pocket and utilize hook and loop to secure closure.

2.8. Quad leg pocket shall hold equipment up to the size of 3 1/2 x5x1 inches

(T) capable of holding gear up to the size of 3 1/2 x5x2 inches (O)

2.9. Back pocket sized to hold a laminated paper 4x6 inches

2.10. Shoulder pockets shall be easily accessible and designed to prevent gear from falling out due to gravity

2.11. Shoulder area must provide a hook loop space for attaching a 3x2 inch hook patch

2.12. Top collar must provide 3 inches of vertical coverage (T) Uniform top collar can be variable in length as it moves around operator’s head and able to fold down (O)

2.13. Hip pockets shall not overlap with other pockets to cause confusion in retrieving equipment

3. Knee and elbow protection:

3.1. Knee protection will not have protrusions within design that may accidentally injure the knee.

3.2. Knee protection height shall be adjustable within a 2-inch range(T) to 3-inch range(O)

3.3. Knee pads shall be replaceable and have an outer hard shell or option of shell to prevent damage to the uniform material on the elbow and knee.

Responses should include the following:

a. A product description to include fiber blend percentages, finishes, and Berry compliance (or Berry compliant potential) documentation. The supplier must identify the technical parameters of materials and end items with documented test/analysis information as available. If the required colors are not available, the manufacturer must provide information that the materials can be successfully dyed and printed in the required colors. If a supplier identifies multiple materials or samples to fulfill a requirement, they must identify the advantages/disadvantages of their competing products.

NOTE: If a source chooses to submit samples, no payment will be made by the Government for such samples. Contact the RFI POCs for coordination.

b. The end item shall not present a dermal health hazard when used as intended and tested. The vendor must furnish information, which certifies that the finished product is composed of materials, which have been safely used commercially or provided sufficient toxicity data to show compatibility with prolonged, direct skin contact.

c. All assumptions, including any assumed/required Government support.

d. Provide an estimated unit cost (linear yards for fabric or material and unit item cost for end items). Identify if there are any unusual lead time or intellectual property/data rights restrictions to also include royalties or licensing fees.

Administrative

The government is conducting this market research to identify potential manufacturers/vendors, acquire information on the types and sizes of businesses that will be able to compete on future contracting actions, potential costs, as well as delivery capabilities.

Interested firms are requested to submit relevant information on their company within fourteen (14) days following the publication of this RFI. Any relevant company background/experience, business category, costs, and any other information that the company believes demonstrates their value / ability to meet the requirements should be included. All information and evaluation results will be controlled and used for governmental purposes only.

All responses and questions concerning this RFI must be submitted by email, and all three point of contact - Scott Gaumont at Scott.F.Gaumont.civ@army.mil, Danny Soto at danny.soto3.civ@army.mil, and Michelle Lin at michelle.lin4.civ@army.mil – must be included on every correspondence.

This notice is for information only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No solicitation document exists for this action.

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