Contract Awarded: Chemical Gloves

September 17, 2026, Contract Awarded: Chemical Gloves.

Awardee: OSAR Solutions LLC

Award Amount: $339,600

See: SAM Notification.

Limitation of Duty-Free Treatment of AGOA Apparel on 3rd Country Fabric

On September 18, 2026, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 59114) Limitations of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third Country Fabric.

For the period beginning on October 1,2026, and extending through September 30, 2027 the aggregate quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under these provisions is 1,690,799,016 square meters equivalent. Of this amount, 845,399,508 square meters equivalent is available to apparel articles imported under the special rule for lesserdeveloped countries. Apparel articles entered in excess of these quantities will be subject to otherwise applicable tariffs.

Physical Fitness T-shirts Contract Awarded

September 17, 2026, Federal Prison Industries Inc., Jesup, Georgia (SPE1C1-26-D-F004, $16,173,236) and Carolina Apparel Group Inc.,* Wadesboro, North Carolina (SPE1C1-26-D-0077, $16,152,529) have each been awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0029) for various types of physical fitness t-shirts. This was a competitive acquisition with seven responses received. These are four-year contracts with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 16, 2031. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small Business

Green Coat Contract Awarded

September 17, 2026, Gil Sewing Corp.,** Morton Grove, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $68,381,793 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men's green coats, belts and keepers. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Sept. 16, 2031. Using military service is Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0073).**Women-owned small business

**Women-owned small business

Athletic Shoe Contracts Awarded

September 17, 2026, San Antonio Shoe, San Antonio, Texas (SPE1C1-26-D-0084, $98,010,000) and New Balance Athletics Inc., Boston, Massachusetts (SPE1C1-26-D-0085, $58,860,000) have each been awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0012) for men's and women's athletic shoes. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Sept. 16, 2029. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves all heating pads and heated blankets sold by JKMax including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B. The heated blankets and heating pads are blue, gray, brown or red. They are made of polyester fabric and are machine washable. The blankets and pads were sold in multiple sizes, and both have a detachable white remote that can be used to adjust the heat. The model number is located on the back of the remote and is also printed on a white label affixed to the product packaging along with the brand name “JKMAX”. Remedy:

September 17, 2026, Consumers should stop using the recalled blankets and pads immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries: JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.

Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.

Importer(s): Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd, of China

Recall number: 26-778

More information and photos HERE.

Sailors Shape the Future of Navy Uniforms

September 3, 2026, Scientists, designers, engineers and textile experts from the Navy Exchange Service Command’s Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility worked with nearly 80 female Sailors during a five-day fit evaluation Aug 17-21, 2026, onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and at NEX Norfolk, Virginia. The research team collected measurement data and used cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to evaluate prototype uniforms for concept of fit, functional design and accuracy of the size prediction.

Read more HERE.