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, [email protected], and Trevor Scott, [email protected] 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:

1. Company name, address, and point of contact information.
2. 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.
3. Corresponding physical test data; requirements listed in Table I of MC-PD-25-006.
4. Estimated price per yard with identification of full width.
5. Verification that the fiber, components, and materials are Berry Amendment compliant.

If unable to meet all physical requirements, alternate samples will be accepted for review. In addition to the above deliverables, request documentation describing which physical requirements have not been met and any benefits provided by the deviation.  

Delivery Date: The Government anticipates 2 months lead time for this item. Please identify timeframe required for delivery.

Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject.

RESPONSES:
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending documentation regarding this requirement to DEVCOM Soldier Center via e-mail ONLY to [email protected], and [email protected] no later than July 21, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Labeled material samples (see deliverable #2) may be shipped to:

US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center

10 General Green Ave, D-204

Natick, MA 01760

Attn: Trevor Scott

The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number.

QUESTIONS:
Any questions for clarification may be emailed to Mary Prebensen, [email protected], and Trevor Scott, [email protected] no later than July 16, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.