Cold Weather Sleep Pad Request for Information
The U.S. Army is seeking commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) cold weather sleep pads with specific technical requirements, including an R-Value of 7 to 8.5, weight of 2 lbs or less, and durability in extreme cold down to -65°F. Interested vendors must respond within 14 calendar days of the publication of this RFI with product information, pricing, and production capabilities. No funding is currently available, and this is a sources sought announcement only, not a solicitation. Performance location is not specified, but the pads must be compatible with current military sleep systems and packable for airborne operations. Responses must be submitted via email by 12 May 2026.