Fabric, Nylon, Water and Wind Resistant

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), in coordination with US Army DEVCOM-SC and the Defense Logistics Agency Clothing and Textiles (DLA-C&T), has issued Special Notice MC-PD-25-004 regarding a draft purchase description for water and wind-resistant nylon fabric. This notice, posted on August 18, 2025, explicitly states that it is not a solicitation but rather an invitation for industry and academic stakeholders to review and provide technical feedback on a preliminary specification. The fabric specification covers nylon materials intended for Department of Defense applications, particularly for extreme cold weather clothing. The notice was published by the United States Marine Corps and is open to vendors in the broadwoven fabric mills industry (NAICS 313210). The government is seeking to develop flexible specifications that accommodate diverse design solutions and encourage participation from a broad vendor base.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to solicit technical comments from potential vendors and academic institutions on the draft fabric specification prior to finalization. The review period extends until September 18, 2025, and all comments must be submitted using the Consolidated Comments Form (CCF) to lee.a.charpentier.civ@army.mil with the document number in the subject line; comments submitted outside of the CCF template will not be considered. The draft specification details technical requirements including 100% nylon composition, maximum weight of 3.3 ounces per square yard, specific breaking and tear strength minimums, air permeability, moisture vapor transmission rate, and rigorous color and durability standards across three designated color classes (Urban Gray 505, Tan 499, and Coyote 498). No formal eligibility criteria restrict participation in this review phase, as it is an open industry consultation opportunity rather than a competitive procurement. Following the comment period, MARCORSYSCOM will finalize the purchase description, which will subsequently be available through the agency's contracting channels.