RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF)
Sources Sought · Dept of Defense · Responses due Dec 23, 2026
RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF) is a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov by Dept of Defense (W6QK Acc-Apg Natick) on Oct 30, 2026, under NAICS 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills). No small business set-aside is listed. The work is to be performed in Massachusetts. Responses are due Dec 23, 2026.
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Agency
- Dept of Defense
- Office
- Dept of the Army / Amc / Acc / Acc-Ctrs / Acc-Apg / W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
- Solicitation number
- RFINovelOrMultifunctionalFibersYarnsCoatings-FinishesandFabricsForSoldierProtectionAndComfort(MFFYF)
- Industry (NAICS)
- 313210 Broadwoven Fabric Mills
- Set-aside
- None listed
- Place of performance
- Massachusetts
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Responses due
- Dec 23, 2026 (52 days left)
The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
What this sources sought notice means
A sources sought notice is market research: the agency asks which businesses could do the work before it decides how to buy it. Your answer can persuade the contracting officer to set the contract aside for small businesses. Responding is not a bid, but it can decide whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.
- Check that your business is small under the size standard for this NAICS code.
- Answer each question in the notice, within its page limit.
- Include your UEI, CAGE code, size status, certifications and relevant past performance.
- Attach a short capability statement and email it to the contact named on SAM.gov before the response date.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the response deadline for RFINovelOrMultifunctionalFibersYarnsCoatings-FinishesandFabricsForSoldierProtectionAndComfort(MFFYF)?
- Responses are due Dec 23, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
- Who can respond to RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF)?
- No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.
- Who usually wins broadwoven fabric mills government contracts?
- Search past awards under NAICS 313210 on USAspending.gov, or browse the industry pages on this site.
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Nov 1, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.