Framework agreement(s) for the supply of various items of combat clothing expected in the period 2027 to 2033. The intention is to carry out probably several Europe-wide procedures for the award of the modernised combat clothing articles with requirements regarding, inter alia, camouflage printing, vector protection and antistatic material properties. The upgraded combat clothing is expected to contain the following items: Project 1: Socks in different versions Underwear in different versions Undercover cold protection consisting of jacket and trousers Covered cold protection consisting of jacket and trousers in various German camouflage print versions with antistatic material properties Wet protection High mountains consisting of jacket and trousers in various German camouflage print versions Wind-resistant clothing in various German camouflage print versions with antistatic material properties Heavy cold protection clothing consisting of jacket and trousers in German camouflage print version with antistatic material properties Project 2: Sock systems in different versions Underwear systems in different versions Combat clothing, consisting of combat shirt, blouse and trousers for the high mountain area in various German camouflage print versions and with antistatic material properties Combat clothing, consisting of combat shirt, blouse and trousers for tropical areas in various German camouflage print versions, with vector protection and antistatic material properties Cold protection clothing in various German camouflage print versions Wet protection clothing in various German camouflage print versions Project 3: Combat clothing consisting of combat shirt, blouse and trousers for tropical areas in various German camouflage print versions, with vector protection and antistatic material properties Project 4: Combat clothing consisting of jacket and trousers in various German camouflage print versions with antistatic material properties and accessories Braces and covers in various designs Project 5: Clothing consisting of probably overalls, underwear and accessories partly in various German camouflage print versions and possibly antistatic material properties Project 6: Headwear in various designs for various climates, adapted to the aforementioned projects; Headgear cold protection, headgear tropical areas, e.g. cap, tube scarf, brim hat, headband, balaclava partly in various German camouflage print versions with vector protection and antistatic material properties Project 7: Gloves in various designs for various climates, adapted to the aforementioned projects; e.g. 5-finger and 3-finger gloves, inner gloves partly in German camouflage print version and/or uni In this project, existing and new materials should be given access to the tender so that they can be tested in various wearing tests. However, in order to participate in the call for tenders, materials that have not yet been approved and which are subject to an approval for camouflage printing or vector protection equipment must be examined in advance by WIWeB and evaluated in accordance with the applicable approval conditions. For 5-colour camouflage printing, the requirements of TL 8305-0290 must be met. The requirements of TL 8305-0345 apply to multi-camouflage printing. For the tests, 6 running meters per camouflage print pattern are required. Detailed information on the approval process is set out in the approval conditions for the execution of original German camouflage prints of the Bundeswehr (TL A-8305 Part 1). When new materials are used which are not yet specified by a TL or specification, a description with material-related characteristics (descriptive data sheet) must be attached. The TL 8305-0331 vector protection equipment for textile fabrics applies to vector protection. For the tests for the approval of the vector protection equipment, about 20 running meters are required. Detailed information on the approval process is provided in the conditions for approval of vector protection equipment in accordance with TL 8305-0331 (TL A-8305 Part 2). When using new materials that are not yet specified by a TL or service description, a description with material-related characteristics (descriptive data sheet) must also be attached here. It should also be noted that the bioactivity of the vector protection equipment can only be checked during the warm season until about the end of October. As part of the new or initial approval of a new printer or vector protection supplier, an on-site audit of the operation is also required. With regard to the short timeline, this means for you as a potential provider for the wearing tests from 2026 onwards that you will get in contact with WIWeB as soon as possible (contact details: E-mail: WIWeBGF330@Bundeswehr.org; Tel. mr. Rödel for camouflage printing approval 08122 9590 3670; Fr. Malerius for vector protection approval 08122 9590 3528). Notes: The call for tenders should contain several specialist lots. The number of lots specified in this form is for technical reasons. The specific number of specialist lots will be announced with the Europe-wide award procedure. The content of the projects (subject-lots) is specified by means of a Europe-wide award procedure. Carrying tests are also foreseen as part of the Europe-wide procurement procedure. The trials are expected to take place in 2026 and 2027. Further information regarding the articles and materials can be requested by e-mail at Bidder Enquiries@bwbm.de.
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