Contract Awarded: Flyers' Shirt

October 29, 2026, Contract Awarded: Flyers' Shirt.

Awardee: PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Award Amount: $66,177.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Awarded: Flyers' Drawers

October 29, 2026, Contract Awarded: Flyers' Drawers.

Awardee: Peckham Vocational Industries.

Award Amount: $292,940.

See SAM Notification.

Coast Guard Apparel Contract Awarded

October 29, 2026, S by S Studio Inc.,** Brooklyn, New York, has been awarded a maximum $15,261,914 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for trousers, wash and wear trousers, slacks and wash and wear slacks. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Oct. 28, 2031. Using customer is Coast Guard. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2027 through 2032 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-27-D-0013).

**Women-owned small business

DLA Troop Support Hosts Annual Acquisition Forum Highlighting AbilityOne Program Partnerships

DLA Troop Support hosts annual acquisition forum highlighting AbilityOne Program partnerships.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held its annual Acquisition Forum and AbilityOne training on Oct. 21, 2026, bringing military buyers and industry partners together to strengthen warfighter readiness through dependable American manufacturing.

FAR 8.704, Purchase priorities, lists the preferences for vendors as:

1. Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (41 U.S.C. 8504).
2. AbilityOne participating nonprofit agencies.
3. Commercial sources.

Read more HERE.

Contract Opportunity: Laminated Cloth

October 28, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Laminated Cloth

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Responder Uniform

October 28, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Responder Uniform.

Description of the acquisition: Not limited to, but shall include:

Procurement of high-quality safety uniforms and apparel for first responders (Emergency Management Association - EMA) within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District.

The contract will provide twelve (12) distinct clothing items customized with USACE agency branding, text, and specific safety markings to support first responder visibility and identification:

1. Emergency Response Hat (Field Hat): Old Glory Red, 6-panel cotton chino blend twill cap, structured mid-profile pro crown, curved visor, pro-stitched finish, self-material velcro back closure, 6 finished reinforced eyelets. Embroidered in white polyester thread on front: OPERATIONS EMERGENCY; back: LOGO STRONG BUILDING USACE.

2. Emergency Response Knit Hat: 100% acrylic pro rib knit cap with cuff (Length 9.00", Width 7.75", Cuff Length 3.00"). Embroidered in white polyester thread on front: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

3. Durable Water-Repellent Jacket (Rain Jacket): Old Glory Red, 4 oz. 100% nylon DWR micro porous plain weave waterproof breathable fabric. Single-ply hood with drawstring, red #5 coil full zipper front flap closure, drawcord waist, no pockets, 2 eyelets underarm vents, 5-needle safety stitch, reinforced zipper seams. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered); Back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

4. Durable Water-Repellent Pant (Rain Pant): Old Glory Red, 4 oz. 100% nylon DWR micro porous plain weave waterproof breathable fabric. Elastic bottom, 1.5” waistband with self-drawcord, back patch pocket with velcro on right side, 5-needle safety stitch.

5. Brisk Insulated Jacket: Old Glory Red, 3.4 oz./yd² (115 gsm) polyester microfiber twill. 2.95 oz. insulation in body, 1.7 oz. in sleeves, polyester brushed tricot lining in body, roll-away hood, thermal retention shockcord, storm flap with snap closure. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered); Back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

6. Techno Lite Three-Layer Knit Jacket: Old Glory Red, 8 oz./yd² (200 gsm) 3-layer 100% polyester interlock bonded to polyester birds eye. 8,000 mm waterproof rating, 1,000 g breathability rating, matching chin guard, center front reverse coil zipper, lower zippered pockets. Imprinting: Same as Rain Jacket.

7. QA T-Shirt: Old Glory Red, preshrunk 100% cotton jersey. Seamless double-needle collar, taped neck and shoulders, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: . EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered).

8. Woman’s Red Performance Polo (Ladies Red Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 4 color matching buttons (distinguishing feature), open hemmed sleeves, side vents, UPF 15-30, ladies sizing. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered, placed slightly higher than the men's version).

9. Men’s Red Performance Polo: Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons (distinguishing feature), open hemmed sleeves, side vents, UPF 15-30. Iridescent white print. Right chest: USACE BUILDING STRONG LOGO; Left chest: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (centered).

10. Woman’s Red Long Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt (Ladies Red LS Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons, side vents, spandex cuffs. Imprinting: Same as short sleeve.

11. Men’s Red Long Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt (Men’s Red LS Performance Polo): Old Glory Red, 4.0-4.8 oz polyester moisture wicking pique fabric. Ribbed knit collar, 3 color matching buttons, side vents, spandex cuffs. Imprinting: Same as short sleeve.

12. Class 3 Safety Vest: Pantone 387 color, 3.4 oz. durable, extra breathable high visibility ANSI 107-2010 mesh fabric. Zipper front closure, large outside pocket, 1 inside pocket, 2” silver reflective tape on front and back. Red PMS 193 print on back: USACE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING STRONG LOGO.

See SAM Notification.

FY 2027 DLA Forecast for Industry

October 28, 2026, the FY2027 forecast for industry is now posted on the C&T Website. Forecast letters will be sent to prime manufacturers. This notification shares this information with key material supplier within the C&T industrial base.

See: DLA Industry Support.