RFI - AMSS 5/10 Man Tent

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information on market capabilities for the Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelter (AS). This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this RFI. The government aims to understand current industry capabilities and identify potential technologies for future procurement.

The current legacy Arctic shelter system (Ahkio) is outdated, no longer produced, and lacks standardization. The AMSS program aims to replace this with modern, lighter-weight, integrated solutions to improve mobility, sustainability, and survivability in extreme cold weather environments (Climate Zone 7).

Mature technologies (TRL 7+) are sought for both 5-man and 10-man shelters, with specific requirements including:

• Protection from hazardous cold weather (operational at -40°F, ideally -65°F).
• Breathable, wind/water resistant, flame resistant.
• Compliance with MIL-STD 810-H.
• Rapid assembly/disassembly (ideally < 5 minutes, max 20 minutes) by Soldiers wearing arctic gear.
• Stove stack.
• Signature management (visual concealment, ideally NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR mitigation).
• Berry Amendment and Buy American Act compliant.
• 72-hour continuous mission capability.
• 5-year useful life, 10-year storage life.
• Weight Limits: 5-man AS: <= 60 lbs; 10-man AS: <= 100 lbs.

Respondents must submit a white paper (max 10 pages) addressing:

• Product name, manufacturer, contact information, 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 and maintenance.
• Catalog price or estimated unit cost.
• CAGE Code (or NCAGE for international companies).
• Manufacturing capability, capacity, and scaling potential.
• Locations of manufacturing.

Note: Do not include marketing brochures or extraneous materials. Only white papers will be reviewed.

• RFI Response Due Date: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
• Industry Day Invitation: Companies with candidate technologies will be invited to an Industry Day in June 2026.
• Notification of Invitation Decisions: Before the end of May 2026.

Email responses to Raul Lopez (raul.a.lopez.civ@army.mil) and Clinton McAdams (clinton.b.mcadams.civ@army.mil) with the subject line: "Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelter (AS)".

• This RFI does not commit the government to a contract.
• No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.
• All information received will be handled as proprietary if marked.
• Responses may not include classified material.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information on market capabilities for the Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelter (AS). The government is assessing current industry capabilities to potentially inform future acquisition strategies for a program that could exceed 3,000 systems. This is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this RFI. Costs incurred in responding are the responsibility of the respondent.

• Protection: Provide protection from hazardous cold weather, be breathable, wind/water resistant, and flame resistant.

• Compliance: Meet MIL-STD 810-H, Berry Amendment, and Buy American Act requirements.

• Deployment: Quick assembly/disassembly (ideally <5 minutes, max 20 minutes) by Soldiers wearing arctic OCIE.

• Features: Must have a stove stack and signature management (low profile, blackout capability, ideally mitigating NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR detection).

• Performance: Fully operational at -40°F, ideally -65°F. Capable of 72-hour continuous mission operation.

• Lifespan: 5 years useful life, 10 years storage life.

• Weight (5-man AS): Not exceeding 140 lbs.

• Weight (10-man AS): Not exceeding 120 lbs.

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Mature technologies (TRL 7+) are of interest.

• Format: White paper, not exceeding 10 pages, in .PDF or .DOCX format (size 12 font, 1-inch margins).

• Content: Include a cover page, executive summary, product technical description, graphical depiction, product specifications, TRL, supply chain risks, utilization history, tools/equipment, transportation requirements, manpower/time for erection/strike, consumables, estimated unit cost, manufacturing capability, production capacity, and scaling capability.

• Exclusions: Do not attach marketing brochures or test reports.

• Due Date: 16 April 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.

• Submission Method: Email to Raul Lopez (raul.a.lopez.civ@army.mil) and Clinton McAdams (clinton.b.mcadams.civ@army.mil) with the subject line "Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelter (AS)".

• Candidate technologies may be invited to an Industry Day event in June 2026 for demonstration.

• Companies will be notified of positive invitation decisions by the end of May 2026.

• This RFI aims to identify COTS or emerging technologies.

• The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding.

• All information received marked proprietary will be handled accordingly.