All-Purpose Personal Protective Equipment Modernization (AP-PPE Mod) ensembles

The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), in collaboration with the Joint Program Manager Special Operations Forces (JPM SOF), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) through Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) for an All-Purpose Personal Protective Equipment Modernization (AP-PPE Mod) project. The procurement focuses on cut and sew apparel contractors specializing in clothing for special purpose applications, specifically targeting modernized personal protective equipment ensembles for military personnel. This market research initiative follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 guidelines and aims to gather comprehensive industry insights about potential solutions for advanced protective gear. The RFI was posted on March 14, 2025, with responses due by March 28, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for potential contractors to submit their information. Interested vendors will need to carefully review the attached RFI document to understand the specific requirements and evaluation criteria for this procurement opportunity.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, suggesting the procurement will be open to a broad range of qualified contractors. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned in the initial notice, the specialized nature of personal protective equipment for special operations forces implies a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 315210 for cut and sew apparel contractors and PSC code 8415 for special purpose clothing, which provides additional context about the expected vendor profile. The involvement of the Department of the Army Materiel Command and the specific focus on modernizing protective equipment for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense scenarios suggests this is a critical and technically complex procurement. The short response timeline and the detailed market research approach indicate the government is seeking innovative solutions from industry partners who can meet the rigorous requirements of special operations protective gear.