RFI- AMSS Kit Components

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information on market capabilities and industry's current capacity for the Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS). It is for information gathering only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The government is assessing potential solutions to address gaps in legacy systems, including rapid deployment, system weight, modernization, and durability.

Mature technologies (TRL 7+) are sought for both 5-man Team and 10-man Squad Arctic Shelters (AS) that meet the following:

• Protection & Durability: Sufficient protection from hazardous cold weather, breathable, wind/water resistant, flame resistant, and meets MIL-STD 810-H.
• Assembly/Disassembly: Quick assembly/disassembly (ideally <5 minutes, max 20 minutes) while wearing arctic gear.
• Features: Stove jack, signature management (visual concealment, ideally NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR mitigation), low profile, towable by soldiers and snowmobiles/all-terrain vehicles, compatible with UH-60 transport, multiple lift points.
• Weight Limits: 5-man Team AS total weight not exceeding 60 lbs; 10-man Squad AS total weight not exceeding 100 lbs.

Additional Components Required:

• Harness (with integrated signature management)
• Arctic Heater (easily assembled, portable, compatible with various fuels, heats shelter from -40°F to +40°F in 1 hour, max 15 min repair time)
• Locking Carabiners (24 kN major axis strength)
• Oval-type Carabiner (24 kN major axis strength, for towing up to 800 lbs)
• Bow Saw (locking, integrated)
• Collapsible Avalanche Shovel (shovel/hoe modes, "D-handle" compatible with mittens)
• Lopper
• Multipurpose Tool (for heater cleaning, sled/shelter repair, etc.)
• Emergency Blanket (supports 98th percentile soldier, ≥24 hours heating at -40°F, access points for medical treatment)
• Emergency Stove (collapsible, lightweight, compatible with wood/solid fuels)

General System Requirements:

• Berry Amendment and Buy American Act compliant.

• Fully operational at -40°F, ideally -65°F.

• Ergonomically suitable for soldiers in cold-weather clothing.

• Lightweight.

• 72-hour continuous mission capability.

• 5 years useful life, 10 years storage life.

• Subdued color for arctic blending.

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

• Content: Product name, manufacturer info, technical POC, executive summary, product technical description (concept, weight, dimensions), narrative/graphical depiction, quantitative specifications, TRL, supply chain risks, utilization history, required tools/transport, manpower/time for setup/strike, consumables, CAGE Code, manufacturing capability, production capacity, and scaling ability.

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

• Due Date: 16 April 2026, 5:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Email to Raul Lopez (raul.a.lopez.civ@army.mil) and Clinton McAdams (clinton.b.mcadams.civ@army.mil) with subject line "Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS".

• Respondents may be invited to an Industry Day event in June 2026 to demonstrate technologies.

• Notification of invitation decisions by the end of May 2026.

• This RFI is for market research only and does not commit the government to a contract.

• No costs incurred in response will be reimbursed.

• Information provided will be handled as proprietary if marked.

• Responses must not include classified material.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information on market capabilities and current industry technologies for the Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS). The AMSS aims to equip dismounted soldiers with equipment for 72-hour operations in Arctic environments, addressing deficiencies in current outdated and often disrepaired equipment. This RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ). No solicitation documents currently exist.

Mature technologies (TRL 7+) are sought for the following components:

• Arctic Transport System with Cover: Towable by soldiers or snowmobiles, fits in a UH-60, appropriately sized for shelter/equipment, and has multiple lift points.

• Arctic Heater w/ Safety Mod Kit: Easily assembled/maintained, operable with exhaust venting, lightweight, portable, compatible with Class III fuels, and capable of heating a shelter from –40 to +40 in one hour.

• Locking Carabiners: For tactical tasks in mountainous terrain, ascent/descent, casualty evacuation, and equipment/personnel lifting.

• Oval-type Carabiner (Locking not required): For towing sleds up to 800lbs and compatible with Climatic Zone 7 vehicles.

• Bow Saw: Locking and integrated design.

• Collapsible Avalanche Shovel: Serves as shovel/hoe, with a "D-handle" for mitten use.

• Lopper: 18" to 24" in length.

• Multipurpose Tool: For heater cleaning, plying, screwdriving, sled/shelter repair.

• Emergency Blanket: For 98th percentile soldier dimensions, providing 12-24 hours of thermal insulation in extreme cold, with access points for medical treatment.

• Emergency Stove: Collapsible, lightweight, compatible with wood/solid fuels.

• Berry Amendment and Buy American Act compliant.

• Fully operational at –40 F (ideally -65 F).

• Ergonomically suitable for soldiers wearing cold-weather clothing.

• Lightweight and subdued color.

• Capable of operating for 72-hour missions.

• Five (5) years of useful life, 10 years of storage life.

• Meet relevant MIL-STD-810H environmental requirements.

• Due Date: 16 April 2026, 5pm EST.

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

• Content: Cover page, executive summary, product technical description (including operational concept, weight, dimensions), narrative/graphical depiction, product specifications (quantitative metrics), identified risks, utilization history, required tools/equipment, transportation requirements, consumables, catalog price/unit cost estimate, CAGE Code, manufacturing capability (production capacity, scaling, timeline, locations).

• Submission Method: Email to Raul Lopez (raul.a.lopez.civ@army.mil) and Clinton McAdams (clinton.b.mcadams.civ@army.mil) with "Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS)" in the subject line.

• Exclusions: Do not attach marketing brochures or extraneous materials.

• Responses will be reviewed, and candidate technologies may be invited to an Industry Day event in June 2026 for demonstration.

• Additional field evaluations may occur.

• Companies will be notified of invitation/non-invitation decisions before the end of May 2026.

• This RFI is for market research to determine capability. It does not commit the government to a procurement.

• No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.

• All information received marked proprietary will be handled accordingly.

• Companies must be U.S.-based or have a NATO CAGE Code and register on SAM.gov.