Contract Opportunity: Felt Sheet

April 23, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Felt Sheet

Proposed procurement for NSN 8305002905587 FELT SHEET: Line 0001 Qty 50000 UI SF Deliver To: ARIZONA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND By: 0120 DAYS ADO The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes may be submitted electronically.

See: SAM Notification

Contract Opportunity: Air Force Fabric

April 23, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Air Force Fabric.

Solicitation is issued as a five- year fixed price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity type contract.

SOLICITATION IS 100% SET-ASIDE SMALL BUSINESS.

FABRIC MUST BE BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT, DOMESTIC USA ONLY. NO FOREIGN ITEMS OR COMPONENTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. FABRIC MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH DFARS 252.225-7012, PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., intends to enter into a five - year fixed price indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity type contract Cloth Poly and 100% POLY, MICRO, DENIER.

See: SAM Notification

Coat, Man's – Dress; Blue (Officer’s)

April 23, 2026, Coat, Man's – Dress; Blue (Officer’s)

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) intends to establish specifications and standards that promote adaptability in design and production methodologies. The primary objective of this special notice is to encourage reviews from a broad vendor base.

This notice solicits feedback on the draft document from industry stakeholders. To ensure all commentary is considered, submissions must be provided on the Consolidated Comments Form (CCF). Include your completed CCF via email to USMC_STDZ@usmc.mil no later than the review period deadline of 23 MAY 2026. The subject line of the email must reference the official document number for proper routing.

See: SAM Notification.

Presolicitation: Flyers Trousers

April 24, 2026, Presolicitation: Flyers Trousers

This will be solicited using FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures. This is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity procurement. FOB Destination, and Acceptance/Inspection Destination applies. The requested delivery is 45 days. The solicitation will become available on DIBBS after the solicitation issue date. The estimated issue date is 05/2026. Price and Past Performance are evaluation factors. All responsible sources can submit an offer which will be considered.

See: SAM Notificatin

ASI Secures $600,000 in New USDA Trade Promotion Funding for Wool Industry

April 23, 2026, The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has secured $600,000 in funding through the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) under the America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP). The AFTPP is a competitive, cost-share program designed to help U.S. agricultural organizations develop and diversify export markets through targeted marketing and promotion activities. The program supports initiatives that build demand, strengthen trade relationships and open new opportunities for U.S. commodities overseas.

“This investment reflects ASI’s ongoing commitment to making sure the U.S. wool industry remains competitive in the global marketplace,” said Ben Lehfeldt, ASI president. “Programs like AFTPP are critically important because they allow us to build demand for American wool, develop new markets, and ensure our producers have long-term opportunities for growth.”

Through the AFTPP funding, ASI will implement targeted international marketing and promotion efforts aimed at increasing global awareness of American wool and expanding market access.

Department of War Releases the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

On April 21, 2026, the Department of War released the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

See: Dept. of War Press Release.

Country of origin determination for duvet covers, pillow shams and quilts; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(4); most important assembly or manufacturing process

On April 2, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Binding Ruling Letter N359713 relating to country of origin of duvet cvers, pillow shams.

Bangladesh

• Polyester and cotton fibers are spun into yarns.
• All outer facing/shell fabrics, binding fabric and double slub fabric are woven.
• All griege woven fabric are exported to India.

India

• Sewing thread, zippers, cotton nonwoven batting and polyester nonwoven batting are formed.
• Fabrics are subject to cleaning, bleaching, dyeing, rinsing, drying, heat steaming, shaping, pre-shrinking and final inspection.
• Fabrics are cut and assembled by sewing into duvet covers, pillows shams, and quilts.
• Quilts are quilted.
• Finished items are inspected, packaged, labeled and exported to the United States.

The country of origin of the duvet covers is Bangladesh in accordance with 19 CFR 102.21 (c)(2) and 19 CFR 102.21 (e)(1). The country of origin of the pillow shams is Bangladesh in accordance with 19 CFR 102.21 (c)(2) and 19 CFR 102.21 (e)(2)(ii). The country of origin of the quilts is Bangladesh in accordance with 19 CFR 102.21 (c)(4).