Cold Weather Sleep Pad Request for Information

The United States Army is seeking commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) sleep pads for use in extreme cold weather. The sleep pads should have certain technical capabilities, including durability, weight, R-Value, flame resistance, flexibility, dimensions, color/pattern, water resistance, noise, inflation/deflation, compression, compatibility, and maintenance. Interested sources should respond with information on their current product(s) and how they address the military requirements. The information package should include general information about the firm, production capabilities, pricing, product description, test reports, and production facility information. • The sleep pads should be durable, abrasion resistant, and puncture-resistant. • The sleep pads should weigh 2 lbs. or less. • The sleep pads should have an R-Value of 7 to 8.5. • The sleep pads should be flame resistant and not melt or drip. • The sleep pads should be flexible in extreme cold weather environments. • The sleep pads should have dimensions that fit 2-98% of US Army Soldiers. • The sleep pads should have subdued earth tones. • The sleep pads should be water resistant and have a hydrophobic exterior material. • The sleep pads should produce minimal noise when the user moves during sleep. • The sleep pads should be fully inflated and deflated in under 1 minute. • The sleep pads should not compress or deflate after a minimum of 4 hours. • The sleep pads should be compatible with current issued military sleep systems. • The sleep pads should not require laundering and should have an integrated repair kit for field maintenance.