Individual Signature Management Camouflage (IMSC) Capability

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army / PdM SCIE is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify technologies and products for Individual Signature Management Camouflage (IMSC) Capabilities. The primary focus is on mitigating detection from VIS, NIR, and LWIR sensors, with secondary interest in MWIR, Radar, and SWIR. PdM SCIE seeks modular, lightweight, durable, and effective concealment solutions for diverse operational environments. Responses are due June 16, 2026.

Scope of Interest

PdM SCIE is interested in solutions that provide mitigation across multiple spectral bands and diverse environments (Arid/Desert, Woodland/Jungle, Arctic/Extreme Cold). Specific form factors include:

• Overgarment: Wearable over standard combat uniform.
• Hide Site: Individual, modular shelter for personnel and equipment.
• Headcover: Concealment for head and shoulders.
• Hasty Solution: Lightweight, rapidly deployable concealment.
• Extremity Concealment: Solutions for hands, feet, and weapon systems.
• Exposed Skin: Optional solutions for exposed skin.

General requirements include reducing detection from ground and aerial VIS, IR, and radar sensors, Berry Amendment compliance, ease of use, compatibility with existing equipment, durability, field reparability, minimal impact on soldier load, no audible signature, quick drying, comfort, and breathability. Solutions should also consider future threats like Aided Target Recognition (AiTR), UV, LiDAR, and hyperspectral imaging.

Requested Information

Interested parties should submit a white paper (maximum 20 pages) addressing:

• Company Information: Name, address, website, POC, CAGE Code, UEI, business size, socioeconomic status, company background, and Berry Amendment compliance.
• Capabilities & Technical Specifications: Detailed product descriptions for each form factor, camouflage patterns, optimized environments, signature management performance data (VIS, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR, Radar), physical properties (weight, tensile strength, MVTR, drying rate), size characteristics, Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), and information on Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and training.
• Manufacturing & Cost: Current monthly/annual production capacity, scalability, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for individual items and annual procurements of 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 units.

Product Demonstration Models (PDM)

Optional PDM submissions are accepted for internal evaluation and SME assessment. Vendors may submit 1-3 PDMs per capability form factor. All costs, including shipping, are the vendor's responsibility, and PDMs become Government property. PDMs must be received by June 30, 2026, at the provided address in Ft Belvoir, VA, with specific exterior and interior labeling.

Key Document: Technical Data Matrix

The IMSC RFI Technical Data Matrix for Vendors.xlsx is provided as an attachment. This Excel document is crucial for vendors to summarize technical and cost specifications, including vendor/product details, form factor, environment, manufacturing info (TRL, MRL, Berry Compliance), size/weight, textile properties, signature management properties, and cost estimates. Bidders should use this matrix to align their offerings with government requirements.

Opportunity Details & Response

This is an RFI for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Responses are due electronically via email to Jacqueline Young (jacqueline.e.young6.ctr@army.mil) and Austin Myhre (austin.j.myhre.ctr@army.mil) by June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Questions for clarification must be submitted via email to the same contacts by June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
• Set-Aside: None specified
• Published Date: May 20, 2026
• Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY