CG Wool Dress Trousers and Slacks Solicitation -- DNAD

June 17, 2026, CG Dress Trousers and Slacks Solicitation.

Solicitation for the Coast Guard Dress Trousers and Slacks closes July 21st, 2026. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside.

The DLA Director has issued a DNAD for the following dress uniform cloth that is approved for use under this contract:

PGC 17531 - Coast Guard Cloth, Blue, Poly/Wool, Serge, Mil Spec MIL-DTL-823M

PGC 34246 - Coast Guard Cloth, Blue, Poly/Wool, Tropical, Mil Spec CG/PD 10-299A

Accordingly, the Berry Amendment does not apply to DLA's acquisition of the cloth listed immediately above when/if the Contracting Officer authorizes the use of non-domestic fabric in performance of this contract under the authority of the DNAD.

The DNAD expires December 31, 2027.

See: SAM Notification.

Supreme Court Allows China 301 Tariffs on POLYESTER YARN, WOOLSACKS, and HATS

On June 15, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court DECLINED TO HEAR an appeal from the decision of United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirming the Court of International Trade decision that USTR's actions relating to List 3 and List 4 did not violate any federal law.

In other words, the lawsuit is DEAD. The China Section 301 tariffs will continue.

While Agathon Associates does not include an attorney, it was possible to refer clients to an attorney who could file on their behalf.

Agathon Associates clients who joined the lawsuit were importers of the following merchandise:

• Various classifications under Subheading 5402.20 and 5902.20
  • Certain polyester yarns (25% 301 tariff).
• Statistical classification 6305.39.0000
  • Nylon woolsacks (7.5% 301 tariff in addition to General Rate of Duty of 8.4%).
• Statistical classification 6502.00.6030
  • Straw hat bodies (25%, General Rate of Duty is Free).

The Supreme Court docket is available at https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-1012.html.

Presolicitation Notice for ACU Coats & Trousers

June 16, 2026, Presolicitation Notice for ACU Coats & Trousers.Coats and Trousers, Advanced Combat Uniform (ACU), Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

This acquisition will be issued with two (2) separate and distinct lots for the manufacture and delivery of the Coats and Trousers, ACU, OCP (PGCs 03976 & 03977). Both Lots will be issued as Total Small Business Set-Asides. The Coat, ACU, OCP shall be manufactured in accordance with GL/PD 14-04B dated 7 March 2023. The Trousers, ACU, OCP shall be manufactured in accordance with GL/PD 14-05C dated 25 January 2024.

This procurement will result in a total of two (2) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts, one for each lot. Both contracts will consist of five (5) pricing tiers where each tier will be for a 12-month performance period resulting in a 60-month contract.

All materials/components shall be Berry Amendment compliant.

See: SAM Notification.

Friday is Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026, is a federal holiday in the United States. Government offices will be closed. Retail businesses, for the most part, will be open, just as they stay open for several of the federal holidays.

On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. This, however, was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect January, 1863. This day, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, has become a day for African Americans to celebrate not only their freedom, but their history, culture and achievements.

"Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." -- Leviticus 25:10

"Juneteenth reminds us of both the unimaginable injustice of slavery and the incomparable joy that must have attended emancipation. It is both a remembrance of a blight on our history and a celebration of our Nation’s unsurpassed ability to triumph over darkness…. This Juneteenth, we commit, as one Nation, to live true to our highest ideals and to build always toward a freer, stronger country that values the dignity and boundless potential of all Americans."

-- Presidential Message on Juneteenth, 2020, President Donald J. Trump

The original of the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, is in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The final proclamation was first printed in January 1863, as a two-page broadsheet with the printed signatures of Lincoln and Secretary of State William H. Seward. Later, a limited edition of forty-eight copies was printed. They were signed in pen by Lincoln, Seward, and Lincoln's secretary, John G. Nicolay, the copies were donated to raise money for the group that later became the Red Cross. About twenty known copies of the document have survived in public and private hands. Number 32 of this 48-copy edition is at the Boston Athenaeum on Beacon Street. I had the great pleasure of viewing it at a January 20, 2009, Athenaeum event to watch the Inauguration of President Barack Obam

Department of War

Of Course You Realize This Means War -- Bugs Bunny

On September 5, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14347, Restoring the United States Department of War. It states, in part:

"On August 7, 1789, 236 years ago, President George Washington signed into law a bill establishing the United States Department of War to oversee the operation and maintenance of military and naval affairs. It was under this name that the Department of War, along with the later formed Department of the Navy, won the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, inspiring awe and confidence in our Nation's military, and ensuring freedom and prosperity for all Americans. The Founders chose this name to signal our strength and resolve to the world. The name "Department of War," more than the current "Department of Defense," ensures peace through strength, as it demonstrates our ability and willingness to fight and win wars on behalf of our Nation at a moment's notice, not just to defend. This name sharpens the Department's focus on our own national interest and our adversaries' focus on our willingness and availability to wage war to secure what is ours. I have therefore determined that this Department should once again be known as the Department of War and the Secretary should be known as the Secretary of War."

To the list of America's victories in war, I add the Mexican American War and the Spanish American War.

This name change is on its way to becoming Congressionally enacted law. On April 30, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. The vote was very largely along partisan line, with 14 Democrats and 1 Independent joining Republicans in passing the bill. Three Republicans voted Nay.

The Act passed by the House included an Amendment, offered by Mr. Ronny Jackson (Republican, Texas-13) restoring the name Department of War.

The bill was sent to the Senate, where the Senate Armed Services Committee held a "mark up" hearing June 9-10. While the hearing was closed to the public, news outlets report that the Senate Committee is moving the bill forward.

Sources Sought: Individual Multispectral Camouflage (IMSC) Capability

June 15, 2026, Individual Multispectral Camouflage (IMSC) Capability.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Solicitation, a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Response to this RFI is voluntary. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued.

Responses must include a statement confirming the company's ability to comply with the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a). If the product(s) are not Berry Compliant, respondents must submit information regarding timeline or potential capabilities to become Berry Compliant.

See: SAM Notification.

CBP Officers in Indianapolis Seize Counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026™ Merchandise

June 15, 2026, With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis were on the job before some teams even arrived for their matches. Officers conducted Operation Winner’s Circle from June 1–5, seizing 18 shipments of counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026™ jerseys, shirts, beanies, and other merchandise. In total, officers intercepted 1,578 items that, if genuine, would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $134,594. These actions protect American consumers and businesses from intellectual property rights violations.

The seized shipments included 530 FIFA World Cup 2026™ jerseys, 380 beanies, 349 Puma, Adidas, and Nike shirts associated with the tournament, and 319 other FIFA World Cup 2026™ related items. Most shipments originated from Hong Kong and were destined for locations both within and outside the United States.

Read more at the CBP Press Release.