RFI Domestic Footwear Manufacturing Processing Advancements

<0>June 1, 2026, this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center to identify potential sources which will support the re-shoring of the domestic footwear industry, improve capabilities for the domestic military footwear industrial base, and ultimately provide the best performing footwear technology to the Warfighter.

See: SAM Notification.

H.R.7230 - Buying American Cotton Act of 2026

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a domestic cotton consumption credit.

"American cotton growers, especially those in Eastern North Carolina, play a critical role in our nation's farm economy," said Congressman Greg Murphy, "They help supply countless industries with high-quality raw material to produce clothing, home goods, industrial and medical products, and much more. Global competition has made survival for our cotton growers difficult, straining rural communities and destabilizing our supply chain. I am proud to put Eastern North Carolina first by introducing the Buying American Cotton Act to support its rich tradition of producing high-quality cotton for the United States and the world."

Read Representative Murphy's press release HERE.

Chairman's Mark of NDAA FY 2027: Berry Threshold and Other Monetary Amendments

Sec. 811(a) would amend section 3702 of title 10, United States Code and section 1908 of title 41, United States Code, by requiring the inflation adjustment of acquisition-related dollar threshold to occur every 3 years instead of every 5 years.

BACKGROUND

Section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 (Public Law 116–283) decoupled Berry from the SAT, set the Berry Small Purchase Threshold at $150,000, and provided for quinquennial inflation adjustments.

https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ283/PLAW-116publ283.pdf.

This Small Purchase Threshold is found at DFAR 225.7002-2.

https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.7002-2-exceptions.#DFARS_225.7002-2.

Effective October 1, 2025, the Berry threshold (225.7002-2) was inflation-adjusted to $200,000.

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-25/pdf/2025-16205.pdf.

OTHER MONITARY THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENTS

Sec. 811(b)(3) would double the SAT from $250,000 to $500,000.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/41/134.

Sec. 811(b)(4) would increase the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/41/1902.

Rogers and Smith Release Text of the FY27 NDAA and Announce Markup Date

May 26, 2026, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) released the Chairman’s Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA), and announced the committee will mark up the legislation on Thursday, June 4, at 10:00 am ET.

The Senate Armed Services Committee will meet for NDAA mark up June 9 & 10.

New CAFTA-DR Short Supply Request: Certain Polyester and Nylon Dobby Weave Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number CA2026003 for certain polyester and nylon dobby weave fabric, as specified below.

Interested Entities wishing to submit a Response with an Offer to Supply ("Response") must do so by the deadline of 11:59 P.M.(EDT) on June 10, 2026. Rebuttals to Responses are due by 11:59 P.M.(EDT) on June 16, 2026.

Product Description

Certain Polyester and Nylon Dobby Weave Fabric

HTS: 5407.73.2015, 5407.73.2060, 5407.53.2020, and 5407.53.2060

Fabric Type: Dobby Weave on a Triple Beam Air Jet Loom

Fabric Content: 78% - 88% Polyester / 12% - 22% Nylon

Yarn Size:

Warp Yarn 1: Polyester 170 Denier/144 Filament Full Dull Air Textured Yarn (FDATY)

Warp Yarn 2: 166D/68F Nylon

Warp Yarn 3: Nylon 30D monofilament

Filling Yarn 1: Polyester 75D/72F Semi Dull Texturized

Filling Yarn 2: Polyester 170D/144F

Filling Yarn 3: Nylon 30D monofilament + 166D/68F Cordura (Nylon 6.6)

Note: Yarn size may vary by +/- 5% after processing. The yarn size designations describe

a range of specifications for yarn in its greige condition. They are intended as

specifications to be followed by the mill in sourcing yarn to produce the fabric. Weaving,

dyeing, and finishing can alter the characteristic of the yarn as it appears in the finished

fabric. This specification therefore includes yarns appearing in the finished fabric as finer

or coarser than the designated yarn sizes, provided that the variation occurs after

processing of the greige yarn and production of the fabric.

Thread Count:

Metric: Various

English: Various

Weight: 147 - 185 grams per sq. meter

Finished Density: 36-46 x 53-63

Face Side (Technical Face or Back): Technical Side

Width:

Metric: 137 to 150 cm, 142.24 cuttable

English: 54-60 inches, 57 cuttable

Dye Type: Yarn Dye of Various colors

Government Contracting Panel Discussion

This workshop will provide a clear overview of how government contracting works, including key registration steps, certifications, and where to find contracting opportunities at both the Federal and State levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand into government sales, this session will help you better understand the process and available resources.

Hear directly from experienced professionals in the field.Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

More information and registration HERE.

Senate Armed Services Cmte NDAA Markup Set for June 9&10

See: SASC Website.