Contract Award: Mattress, Innerspring

May 20, 2026, Contract Award: Mattress, Innerspring.

Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $44,846,175.

Contractor Awarded Name: National Industries for the Blind.

See: SAM Notification.

America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers

On May 13, 2026, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship received Written Testimony of Bill Zoeller, CEO, Zoeller Company regarding their commitment to manufacturing in the U.S.A.

MARKET RESEARCH: Cotton Woven Reinforcement Textile Tape and Webbing

MARKET RESEARCH: Cotton Woven Reinforcement Textile Tape and Webbing.May 19, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Cotton Woven Reinforcement Textile Tape and Webbing.

Item: Webbing, Textile

Commercial Item Description: IAW Parachute Industry Association PIA-T-5661D, TAPE AND WEBBING, TEXTILE, WOVEN REINFORCING COTTON dated 29 June 2015

DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the above item to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide, as well as to determine what industry is capable of providing. For this reason, DLA Troop Support would appreciate your firm sharing its expertise and insight into how this item can be most efficiently procured.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Awarded: Fire Resistant Uniforms for the Batavia and Buffalo VA Medical Centers

May 18, 2026, Contract Awarded: Fire Resistant Uniforms for the Batavia and Buffalo VA Medical Centers.

Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $209,587.

Contractor Awarded Name: CULP SOLUTIONS LLC.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Raid Jackets and Patch Sets

May 18, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Raid Jackets and Patch Sets.

Tomahawk Performance Crosswind Jacket, Black, with Custom Velcro, QTY: 4,000; Combat Swag Homeland Security Task Force Patch Set, 5 Pack, Ranger Green W/ Yellow Reflective Lettering, QTY: 4,000.

The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs (ICE) Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) Irving, TX 75063, hereby gives notice of their intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C 3304 permitting other than full and open competition to Lionheart Alliance, LLC. Lionheart Alliance, LLC’s Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number is CDTQCYM6M2M5. The contracting officer has determined in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), RFO 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) requires raid jackets and patch sets for official HSTF use during operations, investigations, and enforcement activities. The period of performance for this requirement is three months. The estimated total contract value is $920k. The contract will be awarded using the procedures of RFO 12.102 (b) restricting competition, and 12.201-1, simplified procedures.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: USMC WOOL Overcoat

May 18, 2026, Contract Opportunity: USMC WOOL Overcoat

Brand Name or Equal to Fechheimer Brothers Company, Mfr Part #921B9119C.

This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement, in accordance with MCO 1020.34H & BksO 1020.5K. The manufacturer's name and part/model number have been provided to describe equipment deemed capable of satisfying the Government's requirement. Further, the manufacturer name and part numbers are provided only to assist potential vendors in understanding the Government's requirement. The Government is not soliciting a specific brand name and will consider quotes for any products that meet the specifications listed above that an "equal" product would require to be considered technically acceptable.

- 100% Melton wool for the USMC six button bridge coat, labeled "Marine Blue" but appearing nearly black.

- Heavy dark wool designed for warmth and durability in cold weather.

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: GEN III Layer 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket

May 16, 2026, Contract Opportunity: GEN III Layer 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

GUARANTEED MINIMUM DOLLAR VALUE (GM): The total GM dollar value is $3,750,000. The Government may fulfill the GM by issuing a single delivery order or any number of delivery orders

Acquisition governed by the BERRY AMENDMENT.

See: SAM Notification.