The USMC pack system is designed as a replacement for the standard ILBE pack system and is specifically intended to provide the Marine with a load carriage system that fully integrates with currently fielded body armor systems.

Components

1. Main Pack
2. Assault Pack
3. Assault Pouch
   • 8465-01-600-7837
   • a slide fastener along the top of the pouch secures the pouch closed.
   • a drain hole at the bottom.
   • empty weight: 7.0 ounces
4. Sustainment Pouch (qty. 2)
   • 8465-01-600-7941
   • a lid capable of being fastened down with a buckle covers the top opening of each pouch.
   • an extendable collar made of water resistant nylon material that is independently capable of being closed using cord and a locking hardware device.
   • a drain hole at the bottom.
   • capacity: 500 cu. in.
   • empty weight: 7.0 oz.
5. Hydration Pouch (qty. 2)
   • 8465-01-600-7887
   • a lid capable of being fastened down with a buckle covers the top opening of each pouch.
   • a loop, located at the top of the inside rear pouch panel, allows the bladder to be hooked onto the hydration pouch minimizing bladder movement.
   • a drain hole at the bottom.
   • empty weight: 6.0 oz.
6. Hydration Carrier
   • 8465-01-600-7882
   • shoulder straps.
   • a lid, secured with two slide fasteners, covers the top opening of the carrier.
   • two small pockets on the front.
     • one of the pockets is covered with PALS webbing.
     • the second pocket is located in the lid and is able to accommodate USMC microbiological filters and/or water treatment tablets.
   • four ITW Grimloc buckles or equivalent.
7. Hydration Bladder System
   • 8465-01-600-7956
   • empty weight: 9.0 oz.
   • CamelBak #90817 (Bulk) or #90820 (Single) or equivalent
     1. 100 oz. Hydration Bladder
        • 8465-01-600-7881
     2. Tube Kit
        • 8465-01-600-7958
     3. Tube Holder
        • 8465-01-600-7959
        • CamelBak #90840 (Bulk) or #90837 (Single) or equivalent
     4. Hydration Bite Valve with Cover
        • 8465-01-600-7963
8. Sternum Cinch
   • 8465-01-600-7965
   • Mystery Cinch, Mystery Ranch #A1330, or equivalent
9. Sub-Belt (also known as "Girth Hip Belt")
10. Repair Kit, User Level
    • 8465-01-602-6952
      • Toaste Ellipse Cordloc, ITW #350-2000
      • Grimloc, ITW #110-4100
      • GTLL Split-bar, ITW #100
      • 1" Male Techno Grab, National Molding #9700 (qty. 2)
      • 1" Female Snap-on Repairable, National Molding #9378 (qty. 2)
11. USMC Pack Instruction Card [GoogleBooks]
    • 7610-01-602-7551

Specification

• FILBE Purchase Description
• main/assault pack waterproofing liners: GL/PD 13-02, 9 Oct. 2013 and change letter, 7 Feb. 2014. ^[1][2][3][4]

Logistics

• TAMCN: C54402F
• a complete set: 8465-01-598-7693
• assault pack waterproofing liner: 8465-01-613-1233
• main pack waterproofing liner: 8465-01-613-1251

Acquisition

• Solicitation: M67854-11-R-3019 [zip]
  • https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67854/M6785411R3019/listing.html
  • Contract:
    • M67854-11-D-3070
      • award date: 2011-09-16
      • Propper International, Inc. of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
      • a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract
        • a $47,527,535.12 delivery order #0001
        • a $25,241,597 delivery order #0002
    • M67854-11-D-3071
      
      • award date: 2011-09-16
      • Eagle Industries Unlimited, Inc. of Fenton, Mo.
      • a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract
        • a $50,184,912.84 delivery order #0001
        • a $24,987,743 delivery order #0002
• Sources Sought: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/Contracts_Office_CTQ8/M67854-I-16-1143/listing.html
• Solicitation: M67854-17-R-1217^[5]
  • contract: M67854-17-D-1217^[6]

References

• PdM ICE Product Information Sheet [2014][2018]
• http://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Portals/207/Docs/FMTBE/Student%20Materials/FMSO%20Manual/105.pdf
• http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/12/marine-ILBE-pack-replacement-120810w/
• http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2011/05/marine-new-usmc-pack-search-complete-051611w/
• http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2011/09/19/usmc-awards-filbe-pack-contract-to-eagle-and-propper-and-mystery-ranch/
• https://www.neco.navy.mil/biz_ops/840-v5soln.aspx?soln=M6785411R3019
• https://www.neco.navy.mil/synopsis/detail.aspx?id=333417
• http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=4624
• http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=4634
• http://soldiersystems.net/2011/09/25/filbe-on-mr-nice-frame/
• http://www.camelbak.com/en/Sports-Recreation/About-Us/Press/2012/USMC-Pack-System.aspx

Notes

1. ↑ SPE1C1-20-R-0069: https://sam.gov/opp/bcfde5bdc4304e3e854d2216274b533e/view
2. ↑ SPE1C1-20-R-0048: https://sam.gov/opp/1ede036c7a5944f4ab575f6595b0f131/view
3. ↑ SPE1C1-16-R-0074: https://sam.gov/opp/f06f727b9a6df12738536b2deacb8fc5/view
4. ↑ SPE1C1-19-R-0073: https://sam.gov/opp/c96f562bed50408e32999585c8b2c935/view
5. ↑ https://sam.gov/opp/2220e0e8f897840f869430cfcf60d463/view
6. ↑ https://sam.gov/opp/cfd817aef6b7cb2fcf1e144a94106a01/view