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69th ADA ENG BN AFT TURF LANE

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The Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Hood is conducting market research to identify capable commercial sources for athletic artificial turf lanes intended to support Army Combat Fitness Test training and operations. The requirement calls for durable, portable, and rapidly deployable turf lanes that meet stringent technical specifications, including dimensions of at least 29 meters in length and 2.6 meters in width, with permanent one-meter incremental markings and the ability to connect via Velcro or equivalent heavy-duty fasteners to form a continuous 16-lane field measuring 30 by 50 meters. Each individual lane must weigh no more than 275 pounds and be deployable by a two- to four-person team without mechanical equipment, with setup targets of under ten minutes for a two-piece lane and under sixty minutes for a full 16-lane configuration. The product must comply with the Buy American Act, be entirely manufactured in the USA, and withstand operational temperatures up to 460 degrees Fahrenheit without degradation. Surface consistency must adhere to ATP 7-22.01, C1 standards for uniform drag resistance, and the material must include antimicrobial properties to inhibit mold, mildew, and bacterial growth while being non-toxic and safe for direct skin contact during physical exertion. Installation must not require adhesives, glues, or permanent anchoring, ensuring quick and flexible deployment across varied surfaces. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement not exceeding five pages that includes business information such as the company name, physical address, point of contact, UEI and CAGE codes, socioeconomic status including certification as a small business, and whether the product is available on existing government contracts like GSA MAS. The technical section must detail the product’s make, model, and specification sheet, provide a compliance matrix addressing each of the twelve salient characteristics, and include relevant past performance with government entities. Submissions are to be sent as PDFs via email to two designated points of contact by the deadline of 10 July 2026 at 1200 Hours CST, using a specified subject line format. This notice is strictly for market research and does not represent a solicitation for proposals, nor does it obligate the government to issue a contract. Respondents incur all costs associated with their submission, and the government reserves the right to modify or cancel the initiative without liability. The effort is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 314999,

General Info

U.S. Army seeks small businesses to supply U.S.-made, portable artificial turf lanes for ACFT training, meeting strict durability, deployability, and safety standards.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Fdo Ft HoodView Agency

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills View NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, 76544, USA

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SBA

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AFT Athletic Artificial Turf Salient Characteristics

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Fdo Ft Hood
Contacts2 people available
OfficeFORT HOOD, TX, 76544, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Fdo Ft Hood
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Office AddressFORT HOOD, TX, 76544, USA
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SSG Miguel Flores
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Keith martin
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1. Introduction


This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to identify potential commercial sources that are capable of providing Athletic Artificial Turf meeting the salient characteristics defined below.


The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.


2. Background


Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Hood has a requirement for athletic artificial turf lanes. These lanes will be utilized to support Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) training, practice, and official testing operations, requiring extreme durability, portability, and rapid deployability.


Salient Characteristics (SC)


The athletic artificial turf must meet or exceed the following minimum technical requirements:


  1. Dimensions: The usable surface of each turf lane must be a minimum of 29 meters long and 2.6 meters wide.

  2. Expandability: Must be easily expandable and capable of adjoining to other similar lanes using Velcro or an equivalent heavy-duty securing material to build a continuous 16-lane field measuring 30 meters by 50 meters (in accordance with the requirements of ATP 7-22.01, C1, page 2-4, Paragraph 2-21).

  3. Markings: Each lane must feature permanent, highly visible incremental markings every 1 meter to measure distance accurately during training and testing.

  4. Portability: Individual lanes must not exceed a maximum weight of 275 pounds and must be easily transportable/deployable by a 2-to-4 person team without requiring forklifts, light cranes, or mechanical lifting equipment.

  5. Country of Origin: Must be fully compliant with the Buy American Act (BAA); constructed of materials made in the USA.

  6. Surface Consistency: Must meet ATP 7-22.01, C1 (Paragraphs 2-22 and 2-23), providing a highly uniform surface consistency and continuous, uniform drag resistance for sled-pull events.

  7. Temperature Resistance: Materials must be rated for operational temperatures up to 460 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent melting, warping, or degradation under extreme heat.

  8. Material Properties: The turf must possess anti-microbial properties and be proven to actively resist mold, mildew, and bacterial growth.

  9. Safety: Must be manufactured and constructed using non-toxic, eco-safe chemicals safe for direct skin contact during exercise.

  10. Adhesion: Must not require any chemical adhesives, glues, or permanent anchoring hardware to remain flat and secure on the underlying surface during use.

  11. Setup Time: A team of two (2) personnel must be able to deploy a two-piece lane in under 10 minutes. A team of four (4) personnel must be able to construct a complete 16-lane field in under 60 minutes.

  12. Functional Surface: Must provide a stable, slip-resistant, and uniform platform suitable for conducting Preparation Drills, 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (3LD), Hand Release Push-up (HRP), and the Plank (PLK) event.


Submission Instructions


Interested parties capable of providing a product that meets these characteristics are requested to submit a Capability Statement not to exceed five (5) pages.


Please ensure your submission includes the following structured information:


Part A: Business Information


  • Company Details: Company Name, Physical Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).

  • Identifiers: Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code.

  • Socio-Economic Status: Business Size and Socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone).

  • Contract Vehicles: Note if this product is available on any existing Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) or Federal Supply Schedules (e.g., GSA MAS).


Part B: Technical Capability


  • Product Description: Provide the manufacturer make, model, and specification sheet of your proposed turf solution.

  • Compliance Matrix: A brief narrative or list detailing how your product meets or exceeds each of the 12 Salient Characteristics listed above.

  • Past Performance: Any relevant past performance information providing similar products to the Government.


How to Submit


  • Submission Email: Send PDF responses via email to both POCs:


    • miguel.g.flores.mil@army.mil

    • keith.b.martin19.mil@army.mil

  • Subject Line: Please use the subject line: "Sources Sought Response: MICC Fort Hood ACFT Turf - [Your Company Name]"

  • Response Deadline: No later than 10 July 2026 at 1200 Hours CST.


Disclaimer


This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this notice. All costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party's expense.

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