DLA Troop Support Hosts Annual Acquisition Forum Highlighting AbilityOne Program Partnerships

DLA Troop Support hosts annual acquisition forum highlighting AbilityOne Program partnerships.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held its annual Acquisition Forum and AbilityOne training on Oct. 21, 2026, bringing military buyers and industry partners together to strengthen warfighter readiness through dependable American manufacturing.

FAR 8.704, Purchase priorities, lists the preferences for vendors as:

1. Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (41 U.S.C. 8504).
2. AbilityOne participating nonprofit agencies.
3. Commercial sources.

Read more HERE.

Contract Opportunity: Laminated Cloth

October 28, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Laminated Cloth

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Responder Uniform

October 28, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Responder Uniform.

Description of the acquisition: Not limited to, but shall include:

Procurement of high-quality safety uniforms and apparel for first responders (Emergency Management Association - EMA) within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District.

The contract will provide twelve (12) distinct clothing items customized with USACE agency branding, text, and specific safety markings to support first responder visibility and identification:

1. Emergency Response Hat (Field Hat): Old Glory Red, 6-panel cotton chino blend twill cap, structured mid-profile pro crown, curved visor, pro-stitched finish, self-material velcro back closure, 6 finished reinforced eyelets. Embroidered in white polyester thread on front: OPERATIONS EMERGENCY; back: LOGO STRONG BUILDING USACE.

2. Emergency Response Knit Hat: 100% acrylic pro rib knit cap with cuff (Length 9.00", Width 7.75", Cuff Length 3.00"). Embroidered in white polyester thread on front: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

3. Durable Water-Repellent Jacket (Rain Jacket): Old Glory Red, 4 oz. 100% nylon DWR micro porous plain weave waterproof breathable fabric. Single-ply hood with drawstring, red #5 coil full zipper front flap closure, drawcord waist, no pockets, 2 eyelets underarm vents, 5-needle safety stitch, reinforced zipper seams. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered); Back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

4. Durable Water-Repellent Pant (Rain Pant): Old Glory Red, 4 oz. 100% nylon DWR micro porous plain weave waterproof breathable fabric. Elastic bottom, 1.5” waistband with self-drawcord, back patch pocket with velcro on right side, 5-needle safety stitch.

5. Brisk Insulated Jacket: Old Glory Red, 3.4 oz./yd² (115 gsm) polyester microfiber twill. 2.95 oz. insulation in body, 1.7 oz. in sleeves, polyester brushed tricot lining in body, roll-away hood, thermal retention shockcord, storm flap with snap closure. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered); Back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

6. Techno Lite Three-Layer Knit Jacket: Old Glory Red, 8 oz./yd² (200 gsm) 3-layer 100% polyester interlock bonded to polyester birds eye. 8,000 mm waterproof rating, 1,000 g breathability rating, matching chin guard, center front reverse coil zipper, lower zippered pockets. Imprinting: Same as Rain Jacket.

7. QA T-Shirt: Old Glory Red, preshrunk 100% cotton jersey. Seamless double-needle collar, taped neck and shoulders, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: . EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered).

8. Woman’s Red Performance Polo (Ladies Red Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 4 color matching buttons (distinguishing feature), open hemmed sleeves, side vents, UPF 15-30, ladies sizing. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered, placed slightly higher than the men's version).

9. Men’s Red Performance Polo: Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons (distinguishing feature), open hemmed sleeves, side vents, UPF 15-30. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered).

10. Woman’s Red Long Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt (Ladies Red LS Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons, side vents, spandex cuffs. Imprinting: Same as short sleeve.

11. Men’s Red Long Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt (Men’s Red LS Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons, side vents, spandex cuffs. Imprinting: Same as short sleeve.

12. Class 3 Safety Vest: Pantone 387 color, 3.4 oz. durable, extra breathable high visibility ANSI 107-2010 mesh fabric. Zipper front closure, large outside pocket, 1 inside pocket, 2” silver reflective tape on front and back. Red PMS 193 print on back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

See SAM Notification.

FY 2027 DLA Forecast for Industry

October 28, 2026, the FY2027 forecast for industry is now posted on the C&T Website. Forecast letters will be sent to prime manufacturers. This notification shares this information with key material supplier within the C&T industrial base.

See: DLA Industry Support.

SOURCES SOUGHT-U.S. Army United States Military Academy (USMA), Cadet Issued Breast and Waist Plates

October 26, 2026, SOURCES SOUGHT-U.S. Army United States Military Academy (USMA), Cadet Issued Breast and Waist Plates.

The U.S. Government desires to procure for the West Point Cadet Issued Breast and Waist Plates on a base plus four (4) one (1) option year contract as a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to the sources sought notice with information sufficient to support a set-aside.

The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.

See: SAM Notification.

RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF)

October 23, 2026, RFI - Novel or Multifunctional Fibers, Yarns, Coatings/Finishes and Fabrics for Soldier Protection and Comfort (MFFYF)

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, in coordination with the Product Manager for Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM SCIE), to identify potential sources of multifunctional fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings, or finishes for Soldier protection, thermal comfort and/or physical comfort.

The RFI is issued for the purpose of identifying and assessing novel fibers, yarns, fabrics, coatings or finishes. Of primary interest are multifunctional submissions that provide at least two (2) functionalities (e.g., a moisture management fiber knit into a vector protective structure, an oil repellant coating or finish applied to flame resistant fabric).

The Government seeks both near- and far-term approaches:

Near-Term Solutions (TRL 5–7+): Mature, drop-in, or near-term standalone textile solutions that can be rapidly validated by DEVCOM SC and could be inserted into active military Programs of Record (PORs). Near-term solutions should be able to withstand laundering and abrasion while maintaining functionality. Far-Term Next-Generation Concepts (TRL 2–4): Emerging, exploratory concepts (e.g., novel fiber cross-sections, grooved/star-shaped capillaries, re-entrant geometries, mechanical vector-barrier architectures, vector protective chemistries, biomimetic moisture channels, and advanced microclimate finishes) to inform technology investments for future uniform platforms.

The RFI is issued solely for information gathering and planning purposes. The RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals and will not directly lead to any contract awards. The following sections of this announcement contain details of the scope of technical interest as well as instructions for submitting a response.

Background: This RFI is intended to identify products and suppliers that provide textile multifunctionality to enhance the environmental protection of dismounted Warfighters. Dismounted Warfighters are often exposed to rapid shifts between extreme physical exertion (producing high metabolic sweat and vapor) and prolonged static postures (firing in the prone, kneeling on sub-zero surfaces, sitting in observation posts/foxholes). Protection against extreme environmental conditions (cold or hot, wet or dry) and the compounding physiological stresses induced by their specific mission profiles, equipment loads, and operational postures is desired.

Description: Each material submission should ideally provide at least two (2) multifunctionalities that, when combined with other DEVCOM Soldier Center developments, have the potential of providing optimal protection for dismounted Warfighters operating in either temperate to cold or temperate to hot environments. While the primary interest of this RFI is in multifunctional solutions, the Government is also interested in novel, single-function materials in early stages of development (e.g., TRL 2-4) that demonstrate advancements in their respective performance areas. Submissions for single-function materials should include a description of their potential to be integrated with other materials (e.g., through coatings, fiber blends, or multi-layered systems) to create a multifunctional product in the future. These functionalities include but are not limited to:

Moisture management: Approach features a moisture management solution that can transport liquid sweat rapidly to the outer face of the fabric and spread it across a large surface area. Evaporation directly against the skin in sub-freezing climates must be minimized to prevent cold related injuries. Must dry quickly in all temperature and humidity conditions. The movement of moisture out from trapped places is also of interest.

Thermal protection: Approach must maintain uniform insulation value regardless of state (wet, dry, etc.). Solution must be lightweight and packable. Packing and unpacking should not impact level of insulation provided. Thermal Barrier: Solution/approach should be thin, lightweight, packable and have low thermal conductivity and should not be impacted by load or compression. Repellency: Outer layers must balance environmental protection with thermal and physiological management, categorized by the following distinct repellency performance tiers:

Tier 1A: Aqueous Repellency (Water): Approach must repel liquid water (hydrophobicity) to prevent moisture saturation, and subsequent injuries. Tier 1B: Cryospheric Repellency (Ice): Approach must possess active ice-shedding properties to prevent ice buildup, moisture saturation, and subsequent cold-weather injuries.

ion: Approach should reduce the ability of the insect to find a blood meal (e.g., prevent landing and/or crawling, inhibit probing/feeding, block mouthpart penetration or other means of insect bite-through). Near-term approach must provide data that proves the functionality is durable after laundering and that air permeability and vapor transmission are maintained. Flame resistance (FR): All next-to-skin (N2S) near-term approaches (TRL 6+) must demonstrate superior flame resistance than defined in ASTM D6413 (char length ≤ 6.0 inches, after-flame ≤ 2.0 seconds) and exhibit no visible melting and dripping of polymer from the sample during testing. FR capability should not be affected by laundering. Far-term materials must also show promising heat release, heat capacity, arc flash and char yield performance.

All approaches utilized to achieve these properties must be completely free of fluorinated compounds (PFAS-free).

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Cold Weather Gear

October 23, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Cold Weather Gear.

BERRY AMENDMENT APPLIES TO THIS SOLICITATION (10 U.S.C. 4862)

Mountain Home AFB, ID has a requirement for Cold Weather Gear. See Specification Sheet for REQUIRED specifications and quantities, all clothing equipment MUST be DAFI 36-2903 (See All Attached Documents) compliant:

• APECS Jackets
• Steel Toe Boots
• Leather Work Gloves
• Cold Weather Gloves
• Balaclava
• Ear Sound Amplification Hearing Protection
• Service Identifier Patches - Air Force
• Name Tapes - Spice Brown Lettering
• Cold Weather Socks
• Hydration Pack (compatible with CamelBak bladders) Cleaning Kits

See: SAM Notification.