# RFI - Commercial Off the Shelf Snow Mobility Components Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfisnowmobility81224 - Solicitation number: RFI-SnowMobility8-12-24 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Army - Agency: Department of the Army - Contracting office: W6QK ACC-APG Natick (W911QY) - NAICS: 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing - First posted: August 12, 2024 - Last posted: August 26, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b8daa4c685844822b01612edcb78ab52/view ## Description The U.S. Army Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE) is conducting a market survey to identify commercial off the shelf (COTS) over the snow mobility components. The goal of this effort is to identify Buy American compliant COTS items that can withstand a temperature of -40 Fahrenheit and which can be delivered for evaluation in winter 2024-2025. Desired over the snow mobility components and minimum design features: **Snow Skis:** Minimum functional floatation surface area of 1,500cm squared Weight equal to or less than 10 pounds Provides a sidecut radius of 22m or less Ski Bindings Have an adjustable heel safety release setting capable of being set according to user height, weight, and ability and capable of being adjustable on both the lateral and vertical axis Preference is for universal bindings capable of working with a range of tactical boots (ie Cold Weather Combat Boots, Vapor Barrier Boots, etc), although 75mm bindings may also be considered Snowshoes Minimum functional floatation surface area of 1,500cm squared Weight less than 3 lbs 12 oz Allow for stable movement on side slopes and have traction aides to prevent slipping Minimize noise while walking on fresh snow Ski Poles Collapsible and adjustable up to 155cm Contain internal locking mechanism Ice Cleats Contain at least 10 points of contact Be capable of attaching to a range of tactical boots (ie Cold Weather Combat Boots , Vapor Barrier Boots, etc) Interested sources shall, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this RFI, respond with information on their current product(s) and/or future product(s) and how they would address the requirements listed above. The information package shall contain the following: General information pertaining to the firm, such as address, point of contract, business size, CAGE code, etc. If the firm submitting a response is a third-party supplier, state the relationship with, and any pertinent information for the original item manufacturer. Information regarding the firm's production capabilities for the submitted product(s), to include whether the item(s) are Buy American compliant. If the item is currently not Buy American compliant, indicate if it could become compliant in the future, and if so, how long it would take to achieve compliance. Pricing for currently available product(s) or estimated pricing for potential product(s). Note if freight is included in the price. Delivery lead time for a small order of 40 to 70 of each product. Technical specifications for the submitted product(s). This notice is for market research only. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Alejandro Silva (alejandro.a.silva.ctr@army.mil), Erika Torrez (erika.m.torrez.ctr@army.mil), James Filson (james.c.filson2.civ@army.mil), and Robert Drown (robert.e.drown.civ@army.mil) via email. This is not a request for quotations. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may be used to develop an acquisition strategy. You may email your questions to the listed POCs. Last day for questions to be answered will be day prior to RFI submission deadline. **Point of Contact(s):** alejandro.a.silva.ctr@army.mil erika.m.torrez.ctr@army.mil robert.e.drown.civ@army.mil james.c.filson2.civ@army.mil ## Publications - August 12, 2024: Sources sought, due August 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT. Notice 808d6741561a40b381b98381a52928c2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/808d6741561a40b381b98381a52928c2/view - August 26, 2024: Sources sought, due August 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT. Notice 14147efbbb22461499c624c30f44f8e9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/14147efbbb22461499c624c30f44f8e9/view - August 26, 2024: Sources sought, due August 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM EDT. Notice b8daa4c685844822b01612edcb78ab52. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b8daa4c685844822b01612edcb78ab52/view ## Points of contact - Alejandro Silva, alejandro.a.silva.ctr@army.mil - Robert Drown, robert.e.drown.civ@army.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfisnowmobility81224.