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

Physical Fitness Gear Contract Awarded

July 14, 2026, Sawasawa LLC,* Los Angeles, California, has been awarded a maximum $763,082,470 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for physical fitness gear. This was a competitive acquisition with five responses received. This is a five-year base contract with one five-year option period. Other contracts are expected to be awarded under this solicitation (SPE1C1-25-R-0130) and awardees will compete for a portion of the maximum dollar value. The ordering period end date is July 13, 2031. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. 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-0055).

*Small business

Sole-Source Acquisition: Crye Hot Weather Combat & Field Shirts

July 15, 2026, Sole-Source Acquisition: Crye Hot Weather Combat & Field Shirts.

This solicitation was amended on July 15, 2026 to reflect this being a brand name acquisition and to upload the Brand Name J&A document as an attachment. No other changes were made.**

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number W50S8H-26-Q-0019 is issued as a request for quotation for the purchase and delivery of various Crye G4 Hot Weather Combat Shirts and Crye G4 Hot Weather Field Shirts. An Excel file has been attached to this announcement that provides all required uniform sizing and quantities required.

This acquisition a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS assigned is 315250 and the Size Standard is 750 Employees. The Federal Supply Code is 8415.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Plate Carrier Maritime Vests for Foreign Military Sales

July 15, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Plate Carrier Maritime Vests for Foreign Military Sales.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, intends to procure Maritime Vests in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.106, as a result of the subject Combined Synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of Berry Compliant Maritime Vests (Plate carrier) for Maritime operations.

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) under NAICS Code: 339999 “All other miscellaneous manufacturing”, Product Service Code (PSC) 8415 “Clothing, Special Purpose”. This action is posted as a competitive 100% Small Business set-aside and the size standard for the NAICS Code is 550 employees

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.