Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping Bag System
Deadline: 16 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 02 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144406373
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.
Please refer to the attached RFI document.
Submission Instructions
Interested sources shall, by the due date listed on SAM.gov for this RFI, respond with information on their current product(s) and how they address the requirements listed above.
The information package shall contain the following items: Overview information regarding your firm, including location, size, and any special designations (i.e. 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, etc.)
Interested sources are requested to submit a brief White Paper addressing the ability to meet the draft requirements. Please specifically address the following:
A detailed description of the product, to include specs and material safety information.
Thermal vs. Weight Feasibility: Can the vendor use existing insulation technologies to achieve the Objective thermal rating of -60°F for 6 hours while simultaneously approaching the Objective weight of 2.5 lbs.? If not, what is the most realistic weight for a -60°F cap...
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 30, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
Documents
Tender Notice
Documents.zip