Integrated Footwear Systems
ID: W911QY-25-IFSType: 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/17f45750466042a499e35fa8428a04ef/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), is seeking information from manufacturers regarding Integrated Footwear Systems (IFS) designed to enhance protective gear for Special Operations Forces (SOF). The IFS aims to provide protection against chemical and biological hazards while being compatible with combat footwear, utilizing breathable Gore static CB protective materials to minimize heat stress. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities, production capacity, and pricing by March 26, 2025, with responses to be sent electronically to the primary contacts, Andrew Richard and Jason G. Papadopoulos, at the provided email addresses. This Request for Information serves solely as market research and does not constitute a solicitation; submissions will not be compensated and will become government property upon receipt.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew Richard
    andrew.j.richard12.civ@army.mil
    Jason G. Papadopoulos
    jason.g.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil
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    RFI IFS CBRN SOF_12March25.pdf
    The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Integrated Footwear Systems (IFS) to enhance protective gear for Special Operations Forces (SOF). The IFS, designed to be worn with combat footwear, protects against chemical and biological hazards as part of the Total Chemical/Biological ensemble. It incorporates breathable Gore static CB protective materials to reduce heat stress while safeguarding against CB agents. The notice invites manufacturers to detail their capabilities, production capacity, and pricing of potential solutions, emphasizing the necessity of capability in manufacturing and supplying components. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by March 26, 2025, including information about business size status and prior experience related to W. L. Gore materials. This RFI serves exclusively as market research and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not compensate respondents for their submissions, which become government property upon receipt.
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