Multifunctional Protective Textiles for Soldiers

The U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center is seeking information on novel fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings, and finishes that improve soldier protection and comfort, with electronic responses due December 23, 2026, and physical samples due February 3, 2027.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG NATICK (NATICK DIVISION)


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RFINovelOrMultifunctionalFibersYarnsCoatings-FinishesandFabricsForSoldierProtectionAndComfort(MFFYF)
Dec 23, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 23, 2026 05:56 PM
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Federal
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joseph.a.orlando38.civ@army.mil
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ATTN: Joseph Orlando / Paola D'Angelo, DEVCOM Soldier Center, 15 General Greene Avenue, Building 4, Room 202, Natick, MA 01760
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Description

This sources-sought announcement requests information on novel fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings, and finishes for soldier protection and thermal or physical comfort. The Army is particularly interested in multifunctional materials that combine at least two capabilities, including moisture management, thermal protection or barriers, water, ice, or oil repellency, vector protection, and flame resistance. Near-term solutions should be durable to laundering and abrasion; all approaches must be PFAS-free, and near-term submissions must meet DoD human-health and dermal-contact safety requirements while avoiding cyclic siloxanes, silicones, and heavy-metal catalysts. Respondents are asked to complete the attached Appendix A, provide company and material details, Berry Amendment compliance information, safety data sheets, and a fact sheet or white paper with relevant testing data. Physical samples are also requested: fabric yardage or swatches, yarn or fiber samples, or treated NYCO fabric for coating and finish submissions. Samples will undergo destructive testing and will not be returned. This is for information gathering and planning only; it is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award.

Classification Codes
NAICS313210Broadwoven Fabric Mills
PSC8305Textile Fabrics
Smart Codes
protective military textilesmoisture management fabricsflame-resistant fabrics
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Dec 18, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Electronic Response Deadline
Feb 3, 2027-Physical Samples Due
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Appendix for RFI Final.docxOct 23, 2026 12:00 PM
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