Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions and clarifications related to the "Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment" opportunity, identified by solicitation number M67854-26-I-5407.

To receive the full Questions and Answers document, interested parties must complete the MCSC Non-Disclosure Agreement (provided separately with the RFI) and email the completed form to Ebony King (ebony.king@usmc.mil) and Shanna Laging (shanna.laging@usmc.mil).

This document serves to clarify aspects of the solicitation. Bidders should review the full Q&A document once received to understand any potential impacts on requirements, submission guidelines, or evaluation criteria.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to identify potential vendors capable of developing a Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment (MCO). The goal is to assess existing commercial solutions.

• Vendors are asked to submit a white paper, limited to two sections:

  • Section 1: Administrative information (POC details, business type, UEI/CAGE code, recommended contracting strategy, security clearance, FSS/GSA Schedule info, current DoD contracts).
  • Section 2: Information on products and services offered for the MCO.

• A Draft Performance Specification (PSPEC) is available upon request, requiring completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

• This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• It does not commit the Government to a contract.

• The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

• Responses must be emailed to Ms. Ebony King at ebony.king@usmc.mil.

• Deadline for responses: Friday, April 24, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. EST.

• Questions for clarification must be emailed to Ms. Ebony King by Thursday, April 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will not be accepted.

• Not applicable for this RFI stage.

• Proprietary information should be minimized and clearly marked.

• All submissions become Government property.

• Future solicitations, if released, will be synopsized on SAM.gov. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information from potential vendors capable of developing a Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment (MCO) for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The MCO is intended to provide signature management for Marines by mitigating detection across visual (VIS), near-infrared (NIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectrums, and suppressing thermal signatures in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and long-wave infrared (LWIR).

• Development of a Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment (MCO).

• The MCO should provide signature management across multiple spectrums (VIS, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR).

• The system is intended for Marines in training and on deployment, not for routine garrison wear.

• This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

• Interested parties should submit responses via email to Ms. Ebony King at ebony.king@usmc.mil.

• The response deadline is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST.

• Responses should include administrative information (POC, business type, UEI/CAGE, recommended contracting strategy, facility security clearance, GSA Schedule information, current DoD contracts) in Section 1 (limited to one page).

• Section 2 should detail the products and services each vendor can offer.

• A Draft Performance Specification (PSPEC) is available upon request after completing and submitting an MCSC Non-Disclosure Agreement (RFI Attachment 1).

• Not specified in this RFI.

• Questions for clarification must be emailed to Ebony King by Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will not be accepted.

• An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published.

• This RFI does not commit the Government to a contract. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future solicitations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) required by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM). It outlines the terms and conditions for individuals or entities granted access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) related to a government procurement.

• Agreement to Terms: Signers consent to the terms for access to CUI.
• CUI Categories: Signers initial the specific categories of CUI they will access, with 'Procurement' being the listed category.
• Definition of CUI: Explains what CUI is and its handling requirements.
• Obligations: Details responsibilities regarding non-disclosure, protection, training, reporting breaches, and potential consequences of violations.
• Acknowledgement: Requires the signer to acknowledge understanding and agreement to the terms.
• MARCORSYSCOM Acceptance: A section for the MARCORSYSCOM Point of Contact (POC) to complete.

Potential bidders who are granted access to CUI for this opportunity must review and sign this agreement. It signifies their commitment to protecting sensitive information and adhering to government regulations regarding its handling and dissemination. Failure to comply can result in sanctions and denial of future access.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to identify potential vendors capable of developing a Multispectral Camouflage Overgarment (MCO). The MCO aims to provide individual signature management for Marines by mitigating detection across visual (VIS), near-infrared (NIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectrums, and suppressing thermal signatures in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and long-wave infrared (LWIR).

• Function: Provide multispectral concealment and suppress thermal signatures across specified spectrums and ranges (detailed in the document).

• Operational Use: Minimum of 90 days (Tactical) / 365 days (Operational) use, with a shelf life of at least 3 years (Tactical) / 5 years (Operational).

• Durability: Maintain functionality through 25 laundering cycles (Tactical) / 50 laundering cycles (Operational) using standard detergents.

• Environmental Capability: Operate in variable high humidity, hot humid climates, and temperatures ranging from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, including polar, humid, dry, and maritime environments.

• Compatibility: Compatible with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) protection clothing and equipment.

• Form: Single-piece, generously-sized draped design for full-body coverage over existing gear. Must be donned/doffed within 15 seconds. Multiple overgarments should be linkable.

• Weight: Less than 3.5 pounds (Tactical) / less than 2.0 pounds (Operational).

• Fit: Accommodate 2nd percentile female and 98th percentile male Marines with Individual Approach March Load and standard combat equipment.

• Response Deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST.

• Submission Method: Email responses to Ms. Ebony King at ebony.king@usmc.mil.

• Response Content: A white paper limited to one page for administrative information (including POC, business type, UEI, CAGE code, recommended contracting strategy, facility security clearance, FSS/GSA information, and current DoD contracts) and a second section addressing products/services related to the MCO, referencing the Function, Form, and Fit sections.

• Questions Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST via email to ebony.king@usmc.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted.

• This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, for information and planning purposes.

• It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.

• The USMC is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

• Initial delivery orders for Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of 13,000 are anticipated in FY 27, with Full Operational Capability (FOC) of 61,222 expected by FY 30. The MCO will transition to a sustained program of record in FY 31. Final quantities and timelines are subject to validation and funding.

• Anticipated lead time for delivery is 25 weeks/5 months.

• Not specified in this RFI.

• Responses may not include classified material.

• Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

• Any future solicitation will be synopsized on SAM.gov.