Appendix for Request for Information

Appendix A: Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF) Submission Company Name
Company Address
POC
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Business Information

Business size:
NAICS code:
CAGE code:
GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract # (if applicable): Approach Specific Details (Complete one per submission) Identifier
Submission Form Factor
[ ] Fabric yardage – Full-width, 5+ continuous linear yards [ ] Fabric swatches – Minimum of 5 swatches, 24”x 36” each [ ] Yarn / Filament / Fiber – Minimum of 1000 meters on 2-4 cones, bobbins, or skeins [ ] Coating / Finish – Applied to 50/50 nylon/cotton
Fabric Form Factor (if applicable)
[ ] Woven
[ ] Knit, circular
[ ] Knit, warp
[ ] Knit, flat
[ ] Nonwoven
[ ] Felt
[ ] Membrane
[ ] Hybrid / composite
Berry Amendment Compliance
[ ] 100% Berry Compliant
[ ] Non-Compliant / Requires Domestic Conversion
[INSERT Target compliance date]
[ ] Pursuing Berry Compliance
[INSERT Target compliance date]
PFAS-free
Submission avoids cyclic siloxanes (e.g., D4, D5, D6), silicones, fluorine, and heavy metal catalysts [Y] [N]
Safety Documentation
SDS attached for all fibers, material components and chemistries (e.g., raw fibers, binders, topical chemical finishes, laminating adhesives, and membrane layers)? [Y] [N]
Submission meets DoD human-health toxicity and dermal contact safety requirements? [Y] [N]
Readiness Levels
Submission’s Technology Readiness Level (per DoD definitions) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Submission’s Manufacturing Readiness Level (per DoD definitions) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Approach(es)
[ ] Fiber
[ ] Yarn
[ ] Fabric construction
[ ] Coating
[ ] Finish
[ ] Laminated
Functionalities
[ ] Moisture management
[ ] Thermal protection
[ ] Thermal barrier
[ ] Tier 1A: Water repellency
[ ] Tier 1B: Repellency to aqueous liquids (water/alcohol) [ ] Tier 1C: Icephobicity
[ ] Tier 2: Resistance to hydrocarbon oils
[ ] Vector protection
[ ] Flame Resistance (FR)
[ ] Other. Please specify
Target Environment(s)
[ ] Cold-wet
[ ] Temperate-wet
[ ] Hot-wet
[ ] Cold-dry
[ ] Temperate-dry
[ ] Hot-dry
Production Capacity
Current monthly production (linear yards, bobbins, etc.): Instructions to Respondent: Please check the boxes for all testing and characterization your materials have undergone. You must attach complete, verifiable third-party or internal test reports corresponding to each checked box related to a specific submission.