All-Range Tactical Clothing (ARTC) Request for Information
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's Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the All-Range Tactical Clothing (ARTC) system. This layered system is designed to protect Soldiers in extreme cold weather environments, including Arctic and Subarctic regions. Feedback is also sought on the initial Apparel Tech Pack (ATP) and Digital Apparel Tool (DAT) output.
Purpose & Scope
The primary goal of this RFI is to improve the engineering accuracy of the ARTC TDPs and to receive industry insights on the first ATP/DAT output. The ARTC system's TDPs define the physical and functional characteristics of configured items, assemblies, and parts. The provided attachments include detailed specifications for various ARTC components, such as:
- Lightweight Base Layer Drawers (L2) and Shirt (L2), including material specifications for "Lightweight Jersey Knit" (49% Modacrylic, 39% Lyocell, 10% Para-aramid, 2% Spandex).
- Midweight Baselayer Shirt (L3) and Drawers (L3), including material specifications for "ARTC Diamond Quilt Knit (L3)" (85% Cotton, 15% Polyester) and "Jersey Knit, 65/35 Tencel Lyocell/Cocona Polyester lining."
Submission & Deadlines
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI). This is for market research only and is not a request for quotations.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Responses Due: February 24, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
- Submission Method: Responses and questions should be emailed to the listed Points of Contact.
- Feedback Format: Industry feedback on engineering accuracy should utilize the provided "Comment resolution matrix" (Attachment 2). Feedback on the ATP/DAT output should use the "Data Matrix" (Attachment 4), which highlights specific areas for input regarding the Joint Clothing Textile Modernization Initiative (JCTMI) Digital Apparel Tool.
Additional Information
The information gathered from this RFI may be used to update ARTC TDPs or to guide future acquisition strategies and Requests for Proposal (RFPs). FAR 52.215-3 (Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes) applies. Multiple Points of Contact are available for questions, including Michael Harris (Primary POC), Dr. Zoe Rosenberg, Ms. Emily Madden, MAJ Taylor Moran, Mr. Austin Myhre, Mr. Jeff Royster, and Mr. Bryan Millan.