Friday, July 17, 2026

Section 122 Tariffs in Searchable Format

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026Section122.prc_.ANNEX2_.Final_.pdf.

Improved Outer Tactical Vests for Foreign Military Sales Case LE-B-WCM Lebanon

July 17, 2026, Improved Outer Tactical Vests for Foreign Military Sales Case LE-B-WCM Lebanon.

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

All items must be Berry Amendment compliant.

Within the U.S. industry it is widely understood that Department of Defense acquisitions of textiles and clothing are government by the Berry Amendment which requires domestic U.S. sourcing. Less well known is that the Berry Amendment applies to all funds "made available" to the Defense Department. That includes Department of Defense procurement for Foreign Military Sales.

See: SAM Notification.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Two Navy Flight Deck Boot Contracts Awarded

July 16, 2026, Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co.,* Belleville, Illinois (SPE1C1-26-D-0063, $37,447,003); and McRae Industries Inc.,* Mount Gilead, North Carolina (SPE1C1-26-D-0064, $32,998,023), have each been awarded a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE1C1-24-R-0070 for general purpose and flight deck boots. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. These are three-year contracts with no option periods. The ordering period end date is July 15, 2029. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

Madewell Recalls Women’s Sweaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Textiles

July 16, 2026, This recall involves two styles of Madewell-branded Double V-Neck Pullover and V-Neck Cardigan women’s sweaters. The sweaters were sold with or without buttons in light blue and cream and in sizes XS through L. The sweaters have long sleeves and a V-neck. “Madewell” and the size are printed on the neck label and “Style #NT611” or “Style #NT612” and “HO24” on the sewn-in side seam label.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and contact Madewell for a full refund in the original form of payment or store credit. Consumers will be asked to destroy the sweaters by cutting them in half and send a photo of the destroyed sweater to 24-7@madewell.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the sweater catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Madewell and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide and online at Madewell.com from December 2024 through October 2025 for between $138 and $148. Importer(s): J. Crew Group, LLC of New York, New York

Distributor(s): Madewell Inc., of New York, New York

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-625

More information and photos HERE.

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Public Hearing July 22, 2026

On July 22, 2026, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled will hold a Public Hearing.

The public engagement session will both celebrate the historic milestone of America250 and continue to emphasize “Innovation in AbilityOne Products and Domestic Manufacturing.” In keeping with these themes, speakers are invited to highlight examples of pride and patriotism within—and contributions of—the AbilityOne Program's 88-year history of Federal contracting. In addition, speakers are invited to highlight current domestic manufacturing within the AbilityOne Program including, but not limited to, examples of innovation, efficiency, speed, cost effectiveness, competitiveness, responsiveness to customer needs, reshoring/onshoring materials or components (to use domestic sources), and supply chain management. The Commission looks forward to receiving comments and suggestions on these topics.

CBP officers in Rochester, N.Y., seize counterfeit FIFA jerseys

July 16, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys, at the Rochester, N.Y., port of entry this month.

The jerseys, discovered during a shipment inspection, were determined to be inauthentic and were seized for bearing counterfeit trademarks. The total Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) value would be approximately $12,200 if the jerseys were genuine.

More information and photo HERE.

Coat and Trouser Contract Awarded

July 15, 2026, Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc.,** Miami, Florida, has been awarded a maximum $35,589,015 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology coats and trousers. This is a two-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is July 15, 2028. Using military services are Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-N018).

**Mandatory Source