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INTRODUCTION: This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) notice for the Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) described below.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This RFI notice is being issued for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and assessing industries’ current capabilities in specific technological areas. This does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. Any information provided does not constitute a proposal but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information or potential participation in the event. This RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the government will take procurement action in this matter. All information received in response to this notice that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly.
Responses will be reviewed, and candidate technologies of interest will be invited to participate in an Industry Day event in June 2026 to demonstrate and show the technology based on information provided in response to this RFI. Additional field evaluations may be completed.
The due date for responses to this RFI is 16 April 2026, 5pm EST.
BACKGROUND:
The Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) addresses the need for equipment to operate effectively in the Arctic environment, where extreme cold, challenging terrain, and long distances require specialized capabilities. AMSS is being developed as a system that enables dismounted Soldiers to transport sustainment and survivability equipment essential for 72-hour operations. Current arctic equipment is outdated, unit-procured, and often in disrepair, failing to optimize Soldier mobility and survivability. The AMSS mitigates these gaps by improving mobility, reducing logistical strain, and enhancing Soldier safety in hazardous cold weather environments.
Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PdM FSS) is evaluating solutions to address gaps in legacy systems to include, but not limited to, rapid deployment and strike, system weight, equipment modernization, and system durability. Information received from this RFI may ultimately result in requests for equipment manufacturers to demonstrate their capabilities at no cost or risk to the Government. This RFI will help inform the Government's acquisition strategy for a potential future production effort that could exceed 3,000 systems.
Requirements:
Mature technologies (TRL 7+) and products that can provide the following capabilities are of interest: (See TRL definitions on attached document)
These systems shall have the following:
CONTENT AND FORMAT OF PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS: The electronic copy of responses is to be in .PDF or .DOCX compatible format using a size 12 font with one-inch margins. Following a review of the responses received, PdM FSS may elect to request additional information, to gain additional information about their proposed solution(s).
SUBMISSION – should include:
The intent of the product synopsis is to identify systems/technologies that have already been shown to meet many of the performance requirements listed above and could be demonstrated. To respond to this RFI, please complete the attached Submission Form and the below listed information of interest white paper, NOT TO EXCEED 10 PAGES, with additional pertinent information.
Do not attach marketing brochures, test reports, or other extraneous materials to your submission as they will not be reviewed nor will they be considered as part of the evaluation.
INFORMATION OF INTEREST
The US Army seeks Commercial-Off–The-Shelf (COTS) or emerging technologies of Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL 7) or higher (See TRL definitions on attached document) that represent the state of the art. Contractors are requested to provide all of the following information for consideration within a white paper (not to exceed 10 pages):
a. A cover page labeled with the heading Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS) Product Information, Including product name, the manufacturer, and manufacturer address, technical point of contact, telephone number, email address and at least one photograph of the end item.
b. An executive summary describing the product.
c. No more than 10 pages including:
If your technology is of interest, the Government Team will contact you with an invitation to participate in an Industry Day that will occur in June 2026.
All companies will be notified of invitation/non-invitation decisions before the end of May 2026.
The Government reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from each respondent.
SUBMISSION DATE AND ADDRESS: Electronic responses to this notice are requested to be emailed to the following Points of Contact no later than16 April 2026, 5pm EST.
The subject line of the e-mail should contain the words Arctic Mobility Sustainment System (AMSS).
Please note: Brochures or other descriptions of general organizational or individual capabilities will not be accepted as a response. All responses will be assigned to an identification number, and an email will acknowledge receipt.
NOTE: This RFI is issued for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and does not constitute an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. All information received in response to this notice that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses may not include classified material. Responses to this notice will not be returned. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Information contained herein is based on the best information available at the time for publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced under a separate Federal Business Opportunities announcement.
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