RFI - All Range Tactical Clothing (ARTC) Insulated Liner
ID: ARTC-Insulated-Liner-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (315210)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f21a850df79f415bb256c4ed2ff83726/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 28, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army's Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), is conducting a market investigation to identify domestic manufacturers compliant with the Berry Amendment for the production of the All Range Tactical Clothing (ARTC) Insulated Liner Jacket. Interested vendors are required to respond within 21 days with detailed information including company specifics, business size, pricing estimates, production capacities, lead times, and a statement of capability reflecting relevant experience. This initiative is crucial for developing an acquisition strategy for cold-weather gear essential for Army personnel. Responses should be directed to Alejandro Silva, Bryan Millan, and MAJ Taylor Moran via email, and no formal solicitation document currently exists.

Point(s) of Contact
Alejandro Silva
alejandro.a.silva.ctr@army.mil
Michael Harris
michael.l.harris88.civ@army.mil
Files
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RFI ARTC Insulated Liner.docx
Jan 7, 2025, 8:11 PM UTC
The U.S. Army's Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE) is seeking to identify domestic garment manufacturers that comply with the Berry Amendment to produce the All Range Tactical Clothing (ARTC), specifically the ARTC Insulated Liner Jacket. This market investigation does not request samples but requires interested vendors to respond within 21 days, providing details such as company information, business size and designations, pricing estimates, production capacities, lead times, and capability statements reflecting relevant experience. A draft Technical Data Package (TDP) is available upon request for market research purposes, emphasizing that the final design will be performance-based. Responses are to be submitted to specified Army contacts and are for market research only, not formal solicitations. This initiative is focused on developing an acquisition strategy for future procurement of this essential cold-weather gear for Army personnel.
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