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Domestic Sources for Zeroporosity, Highperformance Tender - 140324053

The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Domestic Sources for Zeroporosity, Highperformance Coated Parachute Cloth in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 29 Apr 2026 and is scheduled to close on 12 May 2026, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 140324053, while the tender notice number is SCIE_SOAR-COAT_Zero-Porosity_RFI and Registering on the platform.

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Domestic Sources for Zeroporosity, Highperformance Coated Parachute Cloth

Deadline: 12 May 2026

Posting Date: 29 Apr 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 140324053

Document Ref. No.: SCIE_SOAR-COAT_Zero-Porosity_RFI

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Army, on behalf of the Program Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research. The Government is seeking to identify domestic manufacturers capable of producing a Berry Amendment-compliant (10 U.S.C. 2533a) parachute cloth that is functionally equivalent to the material specified in U.S. Army Source Control Drawing 11-1-9306.
2.0 BACKGROUND
The specified parachute cloth is a critical component for the production of ram-air parachute systems (e.g., RA-1 Canopies) supporting U.S. Army operations. The established domestic supply chain for the legacy proprietary coated material (historically known as SOAR-COAT® Formulation 9120 R3(228)) has been disrupted due to the loss of a key domestic coating capability. The Government is seeking to identify and qualify new domestic sources to ensure supply chain continuity and industrial base resilience.
3.0 TECHNICAL SUMMARY
The Government requires a high-performance, zero-porosity, silicone-coated ripstop fabric. The base fabric must conform to PIA-C-44378, Type IV. The finished cloth must meet all physical, performance, and visual defect requirements outlined in Source Control Drawing 11-1-9306, including, but not limited to:
Zero air permeability (0 CFM maximum per ASTM D737)
Specific breaking, tear, and elongation strengths
A proprietary-equivalent high-performance silicone formulation applied equally to both sides
Strict tolerances for visual defects (e.g., pinholes, blisters, coating streaks, blocking)
Note: The full technical requirements are detailed in the attached RFI document and Source Control Drawing 11-1-9306.
4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION
Interested parties are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement outlining their technical expertise, production capability, and quality control processes necessary to manufacture this material.
Specifically, respondents sho...
Notice ID: scie_soar-coat_zero-porosity_rfi

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Sub-tier: dept of the army

Office: w6qk acc-apg

Product Service Code: 1670 - parachutes; aerial pick up, delivery, recovery systems; and cargo tie down equipment

NAICS Code: 313320 - Fabric Coating Mills

Inactive Dates: may 27, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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