Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
EFRCE RFI_Questions and answers.docx | DOCX | Jun 12, 2026 | |
Attachment 2 - Sources Sought_USMC EFRCE RFI_ADDENDUM_2.26.26.docx | DOCX | Feb 26, 2026 | |
Attachment 1 MC-PD-26-001 EFRCE PD 1-16-2026.pdf | Jan 22, 2026 | ||
Attachment 1 MC-PD-26-001 EFRCE PD 1-16-2026.docx | DOCX | Jan 22, 2026 |
RFI - Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) Manufacturability and Certification (USMC)
Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is identifying manufacturers for the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) through this market research. Managed by PM Combat Support Systems and PdM Combat Support Equipment, the process qualifies vendors for a certification letter. This letter authorizes manufacturers to sell the ensemble commercially to U.S. Marine Corps units for unit-level orders; no direct contract will be awarded from this notice. The EFRCE, part of the Flame Resistant Organization Gear (FROG) suite, protects against flash-fire burns from IEDs. It consists of a pullover combat shirt with a knit torso and woven sleeves, and trousers with reinforced seat and knee areas. Documentation and physical samples must be submitted to MCSC in Quantico by April 23, 2026. Technical requirements are defined in Purchase Description MC-PD-26-001, covering material composition, spectral reflectance, and insect protection. Recent updates allow substitute fabrics for initial samples and provide instructions for requesting AccuMark pattern files. All components must comply with the Berry Amendment. MCSC is seeking to certify manufacturers for the EFRCE to support unit-level commercial sales. This research identifies qualified sources rather than awarding a specific contract. Successful vendors receive a certification letter authorizing commercial sales to USMC units. MCSC is qualifying manufacturers for the EFRCE to enable commercial sales to Marine Corps units. This market research does not lead to a direct contract award. The ensemble provides flame resistance and insect protection for combat operations.
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Contact and place of performance
Todd Towles
Quantico, VA 22134
USA
**Amendment posted to answer vendor questions *RFI Extended. New closing date: 5:00 p.m. EST on April 23, 2026. SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement will enable Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to identify industry partners capable of manufacturing the U.S. Marine Corps’ (USMC) Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble. At the end of this process, a contract will not be awarded. Vendors determined to be...
View moreSpecifications: Garments shall be manufactured in accordance with Class 1, type I of MIL-PRF-EFRCE, Uniform, Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble Blouse and Trouser, dated JAN 2016.
Description: FROG was developed to provide the warfighter with flame resistance protection in field and combat operations, mitigating the risk of burn injuries. Together, this ensemble consists of:
Deliverables:
Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): N/A
Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement (SSA).
Please note: This SSA is issued solely for market research and planning. It is not a solicitation, does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not a promise to issue an RFP. No contract will be awarded from this SSA. This notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not currently available.
Participation is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by responding. All submissions become Government property upon receipt.
Only certified vendors will be authorized to sell the EFRCE to Marine Corps units.
Non-response to this SSA does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued, or future requests for certification. Should a solicitation be released, it will be posted on SAM.gov; interested parties are responsible for monitoring that site for updates.
RESPONSES:
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending documentation regarding this requirement via e-mail ONLY to Todd Towles, [email protected] and Johannes Schmidt, [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 23, 2026. Labeled material samples (see deliverable #2) may be shipped to:
Marine Corps Systems Command
Program Manager, Combat Support Systems
Attn: Johannes Schmidt
2200 Lester Street
Quantico, VA 22134
The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.
Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number.
QUESTIONS:
Any questions for clarification may be emailed Todd Towles, [email protected], and Johannes Schmidt, [email protected], no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 18, 2026. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.
February 26, 2026
**Attachment 2: NOTICE ADDENDUM uploaded**