The Marine Corps Systems Command is seeking industry partners capable of manufacturing the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) to mitigate burn injuries from IED flash-fires. This is a market research effort only; no contract will be awarded, but qualified vendors will receive a certification to sell commercially to USMC units. Responses must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 23, 2026, and performance of services is not specified. No budget amounts are provided, but vendors must include pricing for fabrics and garments, with volume scales from 5,000 to 40,000 units per year. All materials must be Berry Amendment compliant, and submissions become government property upon receipt.

The Marine Corps Systems Command is seeking industry partners capable of manufacturing the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE), a flame-resistant combat shirt and trouser set. This is a market research effort, not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded; qualified vendors will receive a certification letter to sell commercially to Marine Corps units. Responses must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 23, 2026. Vendors must provide garment and material samples, physical test data, and pricing, including estimated costs per yard and per unit for production volumes from 5,000 to 40,000 units per year. All materials must be Berry Amendment compliant, and performance of services is not specified.

This is a Sources Sought Announcement for market research to identify vendors capable of manufacturing the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) blouse and trouser for the U.S. Marine Corps. No contract will be awarded; instead, qualified vendors will receive a certification letter authorizing them to sell these items commercially to USMC units. The government requests detailed company information, physical samples of garments and materials, pricing estimates for large-scale production (from 5,000 to 40,000 units per year), and verification of Berry Amendment compliance. There is no budget information provided as funding is not currently available. Material samples may be shipped to an address in Quantico, VA, but a primary location for the performance of services is not specified.

This is a Sources Sought Announcement for market research to identify vendors capable of manufacturing the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) blouse and trouser for the U.S. Marine Corps. No contract will be awarded from this notice; instead, qualified vendors will receive a certification letter allowing them to sell directly to USMC units. Vendors must provide detailed company information, product samples, material samples, physical performance data, and comprehensive pricing, including breakdowns for large-scale production up to 40,000 units per year. All materials must be manufactured in accordance with the specific MIL-PRF-EFRCE standard and be Berry Amendment compliant. Funding is not currently available for this effort, and the government will not reimburse any response costs.

This is a Sources Sought Announcement for market research to identify vendors capable of manufacturing the Enhanced Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (EFRCE) blouse and trouser for the U.S. Marine Corps. No contract will be awarded from this notice; instead, qualified vendors will receive a certification letter allowing them to sell directly to USMC units. Vendors must provide detailed company information, product samples, material samples, physical performance data, and comprehensive pricing, including breakdowns for large-scale production. All materials and garments must be manufactured in strict accordance with the MIL-PRF-EFRCE specification, and vendors must verify Berry Amendment compliance. Funding is not currently available for this effort, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding.