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Novel/Multifunctional Fiber and Yarn Supply

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Federal

Response Deadline12/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Defense, managed by W6QK Acc-Apg Natick, seeks a provider of novel and multifunctional high-performance fibers, filaments, or yarns. These materials are intended for prime contractors working on soldier protection and comfort projects and must meet specific mechanical strength standards including ASTM D5034, D1424, and D3786. Deliverables must consist of at least 1,000 meters of material supplied on cones, bobbins, or skeins. Strict regulatory and safety compliance is required, including adherence to the Berry Amendment and certification that materials are PFAS-free. Additionally, the supplier must ensure all products meet Department of Defense requirements regarding human-health toxicity and dermal contact safety. Interested parties must respond by December 23, 2026, for performance based in Natick, Massachusetts.

General Info

DoD seeks PFAS-free high-performance fibers for soldier protection by December 23, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

313111 - Yarn Spinning Mills

Place of Performance

Natick, MA, 01760, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFINovelOrMultifunctionalFibersYarnsCoatings-FinishesandFabricsForSoldierProtectionAndComfort(MFFYF).

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF)

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Timeline

PostedOct 23

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Response DeadlineDec 23

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Response Deadline

12/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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Supplies high-performance fibers, filaments, or yarns for prime contractors on DoD soldier protection and comfort projects. Produces materials meeting ASTM D5034, D1424, and D3786 mechanical strength standards. Requires Berry Amendment compliance, PFAS-free certification, and adherence to DoD human-health toxicity and dermal contact safety requirements. Delivers minimum 1,000 meters of material on cones, bobbins, or skeins.

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