Cold Weather Sleep Pad Request for Information

The U.S. Army is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (SCIE_ColdWeatherSleepPad_RFI) to identify commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) insulated sleeping pads that meet extreme cold‑weather requirements for Army soldiers. Respondents must submit, no later than 12 May 2026, an email response to Mr. Blaise Liess (blaise.p.liess.civ@army.mil) and Mr. Robert Drown (robert.e.drown.civ@army.mil) with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer (Alexander Obriwin) and Contracting Specialist (Christine Chase). The response package must include firm information (location, size, socioeconomic status, NAICS 315990, CAGE, GSA schedule number if applicable), production capability (including domestic compliance with the Berry Amendment), product cost, technical literature, test data, and, if available, a sample. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs or samples submitted. The required pad characteristics are: durable, abrasion‑ and puncture‑resistant; ≤ 2 lb total weight; R‑value 7–8.5; flame‑resistant (no melt or drip); flexible to –65 °F; dimensions that accommodate 2–98 soldiers; subdued earth‑tone colors; hydrophobic exterior (water‑resistant or waterproof); low noise; inflation/deflation ≤ 1 min (≤ 30 sec preferred) without oral or battery‑powered methods; maintain pressure for 4–8 hours; compatible with current military sleep systems and packable for dismounted, static‑line, and free‑fall airborne operations; hand‑wash only maintenance with an integrated field repair kit. Information gathered will support small procurements for testing and may lead to larger acquisitions for winter training.

Notice ID

8854a522cd4247d98202abc236530898

Solicitation Number

SCIE_ColdWeatherSleepPad_RFI

NAICS Code

315990

Classification Code

8465