Strap, Webbing (Crew Restraint Tether Assembly) and Subcomponents

Strap, Webbing (Crew Restraint Tether Assembly) and Subcomponents

(SPE1C1-25-R-0107 created for SAM.gov posting. Posted on 5/13/25)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.

This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.  All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. 

As part of its market research, the Defense Logistics Agency / Clothing & Textiles Directorate is issuing this RFI/Sources Sought to determine if there exist qualified interested contractors capable of providing solutions to meet the requirement.  The Government may use the responses to this RFI/Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking companies having an interest in and the capability to support this requirement for the following: 

Strap, Webbing (Crew Restraint Tether Assembly) and Subcomponents:

• The Quick Release Extension Tether Assembly (QRET) Consists of: Quick Release Extension Tether Type 1, Retaining Loop Abrasion, Carabiner Retention, Quick Release Extension Tether handle Cover.

Nomenclature / NSN / Part Number:

1. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-674-8475 (QRET ASSY TYP1) / P/N: 1050904-1 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
2. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-674-8481 (QRET TYP1) / P/N: 1050902-1-1 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
3. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-675-2517 (QRET ASSY TYP2) / P/N: 1050904-1-3 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
4. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-675-2523 (QRET TYP2) / P/N: 1050902-1-3 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
5. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-674-8485 (RETAINING LOOP ABRAISION COVER) / P/N: 1006036-1 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
6. Snap Link, Rappeler / 8465-01-674-8487 (RETENTION CARABINER) / P/N: 1050905-1 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
7. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-674-8561 (QRET HANDLE COVER) / P/N: 1050906-1 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
8. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-674-8490 (PERS, RESTRAINT, TETHER, ASSY, LONG) / P/N: 1050903-1-1 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)
9. Strap, Webbing / 8465-01-674-8494 (PERS, RESTRAINT, TETHER, ASSY, SHORT) / P/N: 1050903-1-3 / Survival Innovations (3RSG4)

NOTE: Certain Clauses and requirements are applicable to this item

• FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies- Firm-Fixed Price
• 52.209-4 Alt. l First Article Approval – Government Testing
• 52.246-11 Higher Level Contract Quality Requirement (Feb 1999)
• 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance

The result of this RFI/Sources Sought will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.

All information received in response to this RFI/Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government reserves the right to ask follow-up clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions.

The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including details of your company’s ability to deliver the Strap, Webbing (Crew Restraint Tether Assembly). 

Additionally, please provide the following information:

1. Organization name, CAGE code, physical address, telephone number, and email address
2. Point of contact for questions and/or clarifications
3. Web page URL (if applicable)
4. Company business size by NAICS code
5. Small Business Type(s), if applicable
6. Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability
7. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, please address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
8. Information regarding the viability to receive and process classified information with appropriate contact information
9. Provide any recommendations and/or concerns

Responses to this RFI/Sources Sought should not exceed five (5) pages in length.

This RFI/Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of the Defense Logistics Agency / Clothing & Textiles’ market research.  No Request for Proposal (RFP) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFP.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Please send responses with the subject heading: “[Your Company’s Name] Response to RFI/Sources Sought Strap, Webbing (Crew Restraint Tether Assembly) to Matthew.Porreca@dla.mil and Maria.Aguayo@dla.mil, by COB June 13, 2025.  

The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government.