Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS) Material Obsolescence Effort - RFI
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Monrovia, California. Due Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 20 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA853327Q0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8533 Aflcmc Rokb |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990) |
| Product or service code | 8475 |
| Place of performance | Monrovia, California |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (20 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
This Synopsis serves as a notice of intent that the Automated Test System Contracting Branch, AFLCMC/ROKB, at Robins Air Force Base, GA, anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on SAM.gov under Notice ID FA8533-27-Q-0001 for ATAGS. This effort is for the procurement, construction and First Article Testing of the Modified Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS). The Requirements-type contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
The Period of Performance for the resultant contracts shall include 1 year (12 months). The prototype will be in support of the FITMENT program mandated by the Chief of Staff of Air Force (CSAF). The following approximate quantities will be required for repair and maintenance during the effort: Trousers, Anti-G Part Number NSN Size Qty.
Material Qty. Material CSU22/P-26 8475-01-695-4642 m/l (6) 2 DriFire 2 W5955 CSU22/P-25 8475-01-695-4640 m/r (5) 1 DriFire 1 W5955 CSU22/P-28 8475-01-695-4644 l/r (8) 1 Drifire*test 1 W5955*test CSU22/P-28 8475-01-695-4644 l/r (8) 1 DrifFire 1 W5955 CSU22/P-25 8475-01-695-4640 m/r (5) 1 DriFire*untested 1 W5955*untested Trousers, Anti-G Cutaway Part Number NSN Size Qty. Material Qty.
Material MIL-DTL-83406 8475-00-545-8211 m/r 2 DriFire 2 W5955 MIL-DTL-83406 8475-00-550-7394 m/l 2 DriFire 2 W5955 MIL-DTL-83406 8475-00-545-8248 l/xl 1 DriFire*test 1 W5955*test MIL-DTL-83406 8475-00-545-8248 l/xl 1 DriFire*untested 1 W5955*untested First Article Testing Reporting 1 Technical report This acquisition will be issued on a sole source basis to: Vinyl Technology, LLC Cage code: 6T584 200 Railroad Ave Monrovia, CA 91016 Authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Vinyl Technology, LLC is the only source that has been successfully qualified to construct the prototype for the Anti-Gravity Suit (ATAGS). Persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quote(s). The approximate Request for Proposal (RFP) issue date is 10 November 2026, with a response date of 30 days later.
Foreign participation is not permitted. In accordance with FAR 5.2079(c)(16)(i) All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All comments, recommendations, concerns, and questions in regard to this notice RFP should be submitted to the PCO, Alexis Davis, [email protected] and the Contract Specialist, Audra Brown, [email protected].
Contracting contact
- Alexis Davis · [email protected]
- Audra Brown · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 315990, a business counts as small if it has no more than 600 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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