MARKET RESEARCH · SOURCES SOUGHT
RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF)
Department of the Army (Department of Defense), W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
Market research. Sources sought: not a bid yet. The agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Answering can put you on its radar and can lead to a small-business set-aside.
- Deadline
- Dec 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (60 days left)
- Who can bid
- Open to any business (no set-aside).
- Where the work is
- Natick, Massachusetts, 01760
- Industry (NAICS)
- 313210 · Broadwoven Fabric Mills
- Solicitation number
- RFINovelOrMultifunctionalFibersYarnsCoatings-FinishesandFabr
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Product/service code
- 8305
From the notice
SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, in coordination with the Product Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), to identify potential sources of multifunctional fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings, or finishes for Soldier pro…
Open the official notice on SAM.gov ↗What to do next
- Open the notice on SAM.gov and read what the agency is asking.
- Send the short response it asks for (usually your capabilities, size status and past work) before the deadline.
- Mention your small-business status: enough small businesses answering can lead the agency to set the contract aside.
- Watch for the solicitation that may follow.
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