The DNAD for wool has been updated from "wool polyester (poly/wool) blends"
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If you believe that an above-listed DNADs may be applicable to a current contract or upcoming acquisition, it is your responsibility to inquire with the responsible contracting officer. This information is for informational purposes and does not imply that a DNAD is applicable to any/all acquisitions for a given item.
See: DLA DNAD List.
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On February 25, 2026, the Executive Office of the President published in the Federal Register (91 FR 9437) Executive Order 14389 of February 20, 2026, Ending Certain Tariff Actions.
In light of recent events, the additional ad valorem duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA in Executive Order 14193, as amended; Executive Order 14194, as amended; Executive Order 14195, as amended; Executive Order 14245; Executive Order 14257, as amended; Executive Order 14323, as amended; Executive Order 14329, as amended; Executive Order 14380; and Executive Order 14382 shall no longer be in effect and, as soon as practicable, shall no longer be collected. All other actions, including any other action taken to address the national emergencies declared or described in Executive Order 14193, Executive Order 14194, Executive Order 14195, Executive Order 14245, Executive Order 14257, Executive Order 14323, Executive Order 14329, Executive Order 14380, and Executive Order 14382, that do not impose additional ad valorem duties under IEEPA or involve steps necessary to implement the imposition of additional ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA shall not be affected by this order. The national emergencies declared or described in Executive Order 14193, Executive Order 14194, Executive Order 14195, Executive Order 14245, Executive Order 14257, Executive Order 14323, Executive Order 14329, Executive Order 14380, and Executive Order 14382 or subsequent orders remain in effect and shall not be affected by this order.
This action relates the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
On February 25, the Executive Office of the President published in the Federal Register (91 FR 9433) Executive Order 14388 of February 20, 2026, Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries.
March 2, 2026, the Program Manager for Protection and Integration is seeking information on domestic suppliers of potential commercial off the shelf (COTS) commando mission uniforms. The intent of this RFI is to understand what products are currently available on the marketplace The requirement includes a trouser, combat shirt and blouse, desired sizing the 5” – 95th percentile both male and female sizing and fit. Both solid and Multi Cam print options are required.and can be produced within reasonable lead times. This is not intended to be a development effort.
The requirement includes a trouser, combat shirt and blouse, desired sizing the 5” – 95th percentile both male and female sizing and fit. Both solid and Multi Cam print options are required.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. IT IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 10 responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Please Respond by March 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET.
Berry Amendment compliant.
See the SAM Notice HERE.
On February 24, 2026, the Agricultural Marketing Service published in the Federal Register (91 FR 8707) Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile Mills—Payment Rate.
SUMMARY: The Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile Mills (EAATM) program provides qualified domestic users of upland cotton financial assistance that can be used to acquire, construct, install, modernize, develop, convert, or expand land, plant, buildings, equipment, facilities, or machinery used in the manufacture of final cotton products. Under the program, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) makes payments to eligible domestic users who have entered into an Upland Cotton Domestic User Agreement with AMS to participate in the EAATM. In this final rule, AMS is revising the payment rate from three cents per pound to five cents per pound, applicable August 1, 2025, as provided for in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
February 27, 2026, Elite PPE LLC,* Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, 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. 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. This is a five-year base contract with one five-year option period. Location of performance is California, with a Feb. 25, 2031, ordering period end date. 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-0026). (Awarded on Feb. 26, 2026)
*Small Business
