January 28, 2026, the Marine Corps is making its all-weather coat unavailable due to a defect that can cast an unsightly hue, according to a new memo from the service. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2026-01-29/marines-ban-all-weather-coat-defect-20562625.html Source - Stars and Stripes
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The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain faux leather fabric bonded to a pile fabric, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.
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Supply chain fragility accumulates in the lower tiers, where small, capital-constrained firms face single-source dependencies, limited surge capacity, and exposure to foreign supply chains. Disruptions at these levels often remain unseen until they cascade upward,
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DLX Enterprises LLC,* Eugene, Oregon, has been awarded a maximum $46,359,788 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for modular general purpose tent system and components. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Tennessee, with a Jan. 22, 2029, ordering period end date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0018).
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces that the Forced Labor Portal is now live.
The Forced Labor Portal is a centralized location for importers to submit review requests for shipments detained or excluded for forced labor enforcement. Depending on the type of review submitted, submission will be reviewed by CBP personnel in Forced Labor Division, or Port of Entry, or the Center of Excellence and Expertise.
Effective, January 21, 2026, it is a mandatory requirement to use the Forced Labor Portal to submit the following review:
The Portal is available at https://flportal.cbp.gov/s/login/
Also available are an instructional “how to” quick reference guide, video on submission of request, and recorded webinar on www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor webpage.
Quick Reference Guide: https://www.cbp.gov/document/guides/how-submit-review-requests-forced-labor-portal.
Direct link to Instructional Video: https://www.dhs.gov/medialibrary/assets/video/61282.
The U.S. Space Force released updated dress and appearance guidance Jan. 13, formally introducing the design of its new service dress uniform and outlining the transition plan for the force. The policy, detailed in SPFI 36-2903, is a significant step in establishing the service's unique culture and visual identity.
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