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IMSC RFI Technical Data Matrix for Vendors.xlsx | XLSX | May 20, 2026 |
Individual Multispectral Camouflage (IMSC) Capability
The Department of the Army, through the Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), is conducting market research to identify technologies for Individual Multispectral Camouflage (IMSC). This notice seeks information on modular concealment solutions designed to mitigate detection from Visible (VIS), Near-Infrared (NIR), and Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) sensors, with secondary interests in Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR), Radar, and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR). The Army is looking for lightweight, durable systems for use in woodland, jungle, arctic, and desert terrains. Requirements include various form factors such as wearable overgarments, modular hide sites, headcovers, and rapidly deployable solutions like pop-up blinds or half-ghillies. These solutions must be compatible with standard combat loads, easy to don and doff, and must not create a negative physiological burden on the Soldier. Responses will inform future planning for signature management materials addressing threats like Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) and hyperspectral imaging. Submissions, including white papers and a technical data matrix, are due by June 16, 2026. There is also an optional path for submitting physical Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) for spectral evaluation and field assessments, which must be received at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, within 14 days of the white paper deadline. The goal is to find modular concealment that mitigates signatures in the Visual (VIS), Near-Infrared (NIR), and Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) spectrums. Identify modular concealment solutions that mitigate signatures across VIS, NIR, and LWIR, with secondary interest in MWIR, Radar, and SWIR.
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Ms. Christine Chase
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PdM SCIE is seeking information on technologies and products related to individual signature management with a focus on providing mitigation from VIS, NIR, and LWIR sensors and a secondary focus on MWIR, Radar, and SWIR. PdM SCIE is interested in a modular system of concealment solutions that are lightweight, durable, and effective across multiple spectral bands and diverse operational environments. Specific form fac...
View moreSpecific environments of interest include:
While each form factor and intended environment may require unique performance characteristics, PdM SCIE is looking for solutions that meet these general requirements:
REQUESTED INFORMATION
Interested parties are requested to provide a white paper response that addresses the following areas in detail. Additionally, vendors are encouraged to utilize the 'Attachment 1 - Technical Data Matrix' (Excel format) to summarize the technical and cost specifications of each submitted capability."
A. Company Information
B. Capabilities and Technical Specifications
C. Manufacturing and Cost
D. Product Demonstration Model (PDM) (Optional)
To ensure proper identification and handling, all PDM submissions must adhere to the following:
ATTN: Austin Myhre
SFAE-GSS-SCIE
10125 Kingman Road, BDLG 317
Ft Belvoir, VA, 22060
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Solicitation, a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Response to this RFI is voluntary. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued.
RESPONSES:
Interested parties should submit their responses electronically via e-mail to Jacqueline Young, [email protected] and Austin Myhre, [email protected]. Responses are due no later than the date and time specified in this announcement. Please limit responses to a maximum of 20 pages, using standard 12-point font.
Responses shall provide a courtesy copy to the Contracting Office points of contact included below.
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