Textiles and Trade
Copyright 2015, Agathon Associates, Consultants in Textiles and Trade, Blog by David Trumbull
Friday, February 27, 2026
Requests for 2027 NDAA (Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Dem., Conn.)
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Requests (Sen. Adam Schiff, Dem., Calif.)
Sen. Adam Schiff, Dem., Calif. is accepting Requests for the 2027 NDAA.
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
February 26, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published an updated version of the CRS publication "U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview" (IF12990).
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Military Patrol Caps Contract Awarded
February 26, 2026, Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries,** Corbin, Kentucky, has been awarded a maximum $74,433,048 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for military patrol caps. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Feb. 25, 2031. Using military services are Army and Air Force. 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-N011).
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act Requests (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Dem., Mass.)
Senator Warren is now accepting, through March 4, 2026, Funding and Language requests for the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) process. Funding and Language requests must be submitted electronically.
See the announcement HERE.
Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing: Update on the National Defense Strategy
March 3, 2026, SASC Hearing: Update on the National Defense Strategy.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Physical Fitness Shorts Contract Awarded
February 24, 2026, Karlas & Emmas Knits LLC,** Brooklyn, New York, has been awarded a maximum $30,564,450 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for various types of physical fitness shorts. This was a competitive acquisition with six responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Feb. 23, 2030. Using military services are Air Force and Space Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0031). **Women-owned small business