Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping Bag System
Deadline: 14 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 01 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144325671
Document Ref. No.: ExtremeColdWeatherSleepingBagSystem_RFI
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to any contract action or for any supply or service implied or otherwise. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.
Intent
The Government is conducting a RFI to identify potential industry partners capable of supplying, designing, manufacturing, and delivering an Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping Bag System for Soldiers operating in extreme cold weather environments. The objective is to equip dismounted Soldiers with a lightweight, highly compressible, and durable sleep system capable of providing thermal protection and enabling necessary, uninterrupted sleep in extreme cold weather environments (down to -60°F) when heated shelters are unavailable.
Technical Requirements
The Government is currently evaluating the following draft Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Key System Attributes (KSAs), and Additional Performance Attributes (APAs). Threshold (T) values represent the minimum acceptable capability, while Objective (O) values represent the desired capability.
Category Parameter Requirement Summary
KPP 1 Environmental Protection Provide adequate warmth down to -40°F (T) and -60°F (O) for 4 hours (T) to 6 hours (O) of uninterrupted sleep.
KPP 2 Weight Total system weight shall be 5.0 lbs (T) and 2.5 lbs (O).
KPP 3 Moisture Management Compression sack must be highly water-resistant and optimize space in load carrying equipment. Bivy must be hydrophobic and breathable. Outer shell must be highly water-repellent and vapor-permeable (T=O).
KSA 1 Ventilation / Airflow Bivy requires an adjustable head-area stand-off and non-detachable, high-airflow face covering to mitigate expiratory ice buildup (T=O).br...
Notice ID: extremecoldweathersleepingbagsystem_rfi
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Office: w6qk acc-apg
Product Service Code: 8465 - individual equipment
NAICS Code: 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jul 28, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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