Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : RFI - Mesh Knit Cloth
Deadline : 21 Jul 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 120365969
Document Ref. No. : RFI-MeshKnitCloth
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center to identify potential sources to provide a Mesh Knit Cloth conforming to MC-PD-25-006.
The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to Mary Prebensen, mary.k.prebensen.civ@army.mil, and Trevor Scott, trevor.h.scott.civ@army.mil by July 21, 2025 by 5pm EST.
Background: The Government (DEVCOM Soldier Center) is interested in implementing potential updates to the current mesh knit cloth used in the USMC Cold Weather (CW) Baselayers conforming to MIL-DTL-32740, and MIL-DTL-32741. The purpose of this RFI is to gather industry feedback regarding the ability to meet the requirements listed in MC-PD-25-006 to ensure manufacturability prior to applying specification updates.
Description: Mesh knit cloth material updates include increased material stretch, weight, thickness, and aperture size. Specification changes are meant to enhance material performance by increasing moisture transport, air permeability, and insulation via micro air pockets. If increased stretch is achieved, end item patterns will be modified to allow for a closer fitting garment resulting in improved fit and comfort.
Specific Specifications: Requesting industry-s feedback regarding the ability to meet the requirements listed in MC-PD-25-006. For potential use in end items conforming to MIL-DTL-32740 (Drawers, Mesh, CW Baselayer), and MIL-DTL-32741 (Undershirt, Mesh, CW Baselayer).
Deliverables:
Company name, address, and point of contact information. Two (2) yard sample, at no cost to the government, with attached material description to include fiber content, construction and weight. If more than 1 sample is submitted, request that the benefits of each submission are noted. A micro purchase request for additional yardage may be requested within 60 days for testing purposes after initial review. Corresponding physical test data; r...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : RFI-MeshKnitCloth
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command : AMC
Sub Command : ACC
Sub Command 2 : ACC-CTRS
Sub Command 3 : ACC-APG
Office : W6QK ACC-APG NATICK
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jun 04, 2025 03:59 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 21, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 05, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 8305 - TExTILE FABRICS
NAICS Code: 313240 - Knit Fabric Mills
Place of Performance: Natick, MA 01760 USA
Documents
Tender Notice
PD-MC-25-006_CLOTH-MESH-KNIT-3.pdf