RFI - AMSS 5/10 Man Tent
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelter (AS). This RFI aims to identify mature (TRL 7+) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or emerging technologies to replace outdated legacy systems and improve mobility, sustainability, and survivability in extreme cold weather environments. Responses are due by April 16, 2026, 5 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. The Army's AMSS program, initiated December 6, 2024, seeks to standardize and modernize equipment for BCT formations operating in Climate Zone 7. The goal is to find shelter solutions that address gaps in legacy systems, including rapid deployment, reduced weight, and enhanced durability. Information gathered will inform the government's acquisition strategy for a potential future production effort that could exceed 3,000 systems.
Key Requirements
The Army is interested in mature technologies (TRL 7+) for both 5-man and 10-man shelters that meet the following:
- Protection: Sufficient protection for Soldiers from hazardous cold weather, breathable, wind/water resistant, flame resistant.
- Performance: Fully operational at -40°F (ideally -65°F), capable of 72-hour continuous mission.
- Deployment: Rapid assembly/disassembly (ideally <5 minutes, max 20 minutes) by Soldiers wearing arctic OCIE.
- Features: Stove stack, low-profile signature management (visual concealment, ideally mitigating NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR).
- Compliance: MIL-STD 810-H, Berry Amendment, and Buy American Act compliant.
- Lifespan: 5 years useful life, 10 years storage life.
- Weight Limits: 5-man AS not exceeding 60 lbs; 10-man AS not exceeding 100 lbs.
Submission Requirements
Respondents must submit a white paper (max 10 pages, .PDF or .DOCX, size 12 font, 1-inch margins) addressing:
- Product name, manufacturer, contact info, and photograph.
- Executive summary.
- Detailed technical description (components, deployment, specifications, TRL).
- Identified supply chain risks, utilization history, and applicable test results.
- Tools/equipment for erection/strike, transportation requirements, manpower/time for erection/strike/packing.
- Consumables, estimated unit cost, manufacturing capability, production capacity, and scaling potential.
- Do not include marketing brochures or extraneous materials.
Timeline & Next Steps
- RFI Response Due: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Industry Day Invitation Notification: Before the end of May 2026.
- Industry Day Event: June 2026, for invited candidate technologies to demonstrate capabilities.
Submission Instructions
Email responses to Raul Lopez (raul.a.lopez.civ@army.mil) and Clinton McAdams (clinton.b.mcadams.civ@army.mil). The subject line must be "Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelter (AS)".
Important Notes
This RFI is for market research only. No solicitation documents exist, and no contract will be awarded. The government will not reimburse costs incurred for responding. Proprietary information will be handled accordingly.