Saturday, March 30, 2019
Army Physical Fitness Uniform Contract Awarded
FTZ Filed for Textile/Felt Filter Bags and Other Filter Products for Industrial Use
On April 1, 2019, the Foreign Trade Zone Board published in the Federal Register (84 FR 12194) Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 47--Boone County, Kentucky; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; BWF America, Inc. (Textile/Felt Filter Bags and Other Filter Products for Industrial Use), Hebron, Kentucky.
The Greater Cincinnati Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., grantee of FTZ 47, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of BWF America, Inc. (BWF), located in Hebron, Kentucky. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on March 21, 2019.
The applicant indicates that it will be submitting a separate application for FTZ designation at the BWF facility under FTZ 47. The facility is used for the production of textile/felt filter bags and other filter products for industrial applications. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status materials and components and specific finished products described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
Production under FTZ procedures could exempt BWF from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreign-status materials/components noted below, BWF would be able to choose the duty rate during customs entry procedures that applies to textile/felt industrial filter bags, press filters, drum filters, press covers, filter belts, and filter discs (duty rate 3.8%). BWF would be able to avoid duty on foreign-status components which become scrap/waste. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment.
The components and materials sourced from abroad include: Hydrated lime with fluorescent pigment tracing powder; plastic laminated film seam tape; textile rollers/rings (polyester fibers needled together and rolled into circular forms); fiberglass rolled goods (woven textile fiberglass with a polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) membrane film laminated as a top layer on the material); and, stainless steel wire cages (wire frames used in air filtration to support the filtration bags). Foreign-sourced components also include fiberglass thread and rolled felt of polyester, polyphenylene sulfide, aramid, polyimide, PTFE, and acrylic, each of which can have any one or more combinations of the following coatings/finishes (for the purposes of product performance--primarily heat and speed of emissions)--mechanical: singe, glaze; chemical: bath treatments, Teflon, acrylic, fluorocarbon, silicone; and, lamination: PTFE and PTFE membrane. The duty rates on components/materials range from duty-free to 10.6%. The request indicates that certain materials/components are subject to special duties under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301), depending on the country of origin. The applicable Section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
Public comment is invited from interested parties. The closing period for their receipt is May 13, 2019.
Loro Piana Sails Into Summer With a Lightweight—and Luxurious—New Collection
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
2019 State of the U.S. Textile Industry Address
Outgoing 2018-19 National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Marty Moran delivered the trade association’s 2019 State of the U.S. Textile Industry overview at NCTO’s 16th Annual Meeting on March 21st at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.
Mr. Moran’s speech outlined (1) U.S. textile supply chain economic, employment and trade data, (2) the 2019 policy priorities of domestic textile manufacturers, and (3) other NCTO activities.
A link to his remarks as prepared for delivery are included in this press statement along with a link to a data infographic prepared by NCTO illustrating the current economic status of the U.S. textile industry.
Mr. Moran is CEO of Buhler Quality Yarns, Corp., a fine-count yarn supplier headquartered in Jefferson, Georgia with plants and/or offices in America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers.
- U.S. employment in the textile supply chain was 594,147 in 2018.
- The value of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $76.8 billion in 2018.
- U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $30.1 billion in 2018.
- Capital expenditures for textile and apparel production totaled $2.0 billion in 2017, the last year for which data is available.
Textile and Apparel Sectors Disagree on Certain Provisions of the Proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement
Comments Request; Interim Procedures for Short Supply Requests Under Panama and Peru FTAz
March 26, 2019, the Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register (84 FR 11283) Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Interim Procedures or Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (U.S.-Panama TPA).
March 26, 2019, the Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register (84 FR 11285) Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Interim Procedures for Considering Requests Under the Commercial Availability Provision of the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (US-PERU TPA).
Federal Business Opportunities through March 27, 2019
------------------------------------------------------- Title: Army ASU Service Caps Sol. #: W912CN-19-Q-0037 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 140th Wing AEF Gear and Uniform Items Sol. #: W912LC19Q5009 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Temper Tent Module/Military Field Tent Sol. #: PAN410-19-P-000-002977 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: JACKET Sol. #: SPMYM219Q1330 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Firefighter Turnout Gear Fort Buchanan Sol. #: BUCHANANDESWM0004 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Trouser, Man's, Broadfall, Navy, Blue Shade 3346 Sol. #: SPE1C119R0099 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Safety Helmets Sol. #: 47QSWB-18-A-1717 Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: COOKIE Brand G3 Matte Black Free Fall Helmets Sol. #: AIRDROPBRANCHFREEFALL001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hearing Protection Headsets Sol. #: M0026419Q0054 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAG,NATIONAL Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0144 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAG,NATIONAL Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0145 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,TENT END SECTION FRAME ASSY Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 84 MM Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System Pouch Sol. #: M67854-19-I-1560 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Afghan Special Operations Coat, Woodland Sol. #: SPE1C119RZZZZ Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Force 1 Face Mask Sol. #: 20107443_01 Agency: Department of Homeland Security ------------------------------------------------------- Title: COVERALL, SANDBLASTER Sol. #: N32253-19-Q-0036 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BUCKLE Sol. #: SPE1C119T1231 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Neck, Gaiter; 8440-01-387-8509 Sol. #: 8440-01-387-8509NeckGaiter Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Mens, Trousers, Air Force, Blue, Shade 1620 Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0048 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: EMS Multilayer Coat Sol. #: YTCDESSMB0004 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MODULAR SCALABLE VEST-SM-SCORPION,-MD-SCORPION, LG-SCORPION, XL SCORPION Sol. #: FTPOLKJRTCOPSGRPAAJ0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Commercial Item, Fabric, Berry Amendment Compliant for AF Trunk Program Sol. #: CT2259-19 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Zumro Air Shelter Model 311 Sol. #: 36C25619Q0552 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Dupont Tychem 6000 F Suit Sol. #: 15DDHQ19Q00000035 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Rifle Magazine Pouch Sol. #: M67854-19-R-1549 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------ Title: Employee Uniforms Sol. #: 36C24419Q0324 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI Sol. #: SPE1C119T1016 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0103 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CUT RESISTANT GLOVES Sol. #: SPMYM219Q0824 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Dupont Tychem 6000 F Suit Sol. #: 15DDHQ19Q00000035 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Rifle Magazine Pouch Sol. #: M67854-19-R-1549 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CIDSAC Body Armor Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0024 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Non-Carbon Fabric (SS9618-001) Sol. #: W912NW-19-T-0034 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Concealable Body Armor Sol. #: MCNAIRPMPDDJR0008 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: JACKET Sol. #: SPMYM219Q1330 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Security Forces MASSIF Cold Weather Layering System Sol. #: FA4626-19-Q-0024 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INL/Mexico Tactical Equipment Sol. #: 191NLE19Q0028 Agency: Department of State ------------------------------------------------------- Title: T-Shirts for PIDC Sol. #: 192119FAO00000109 Agency: Department of Homeland Security ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fire Suppression Lithium-Ion Bags Sol. #: W9133L-19-R-0040 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: WORK JACKETS Sol. #: 6923G219Q000002 Agency: Department of Transportation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tarpaulin 26 x 22 Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0094 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GSA Fleet Key Ring Card Holders Sol. #: QMAA-CK-190003-D Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STREAMER SET,AWARD Sol. #: SPE1C119T0986 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 53 WEG Tension Fabric Structure Purchase Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3024 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Concealable Body Armor Sol. #: MCNAIRPMPDDJR0008 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sources Sought Uniforms for Air Force Sol. #: N0018919Q0189 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniforms and Accessories Sol. #: SILL-DES-WB-0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BOOT, FIREMEN'S BLACK, 13" STEEL TOE Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-X0X0 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BOOTWALL,MODULAR CO Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SLACKS,WOMEN'S Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Drash Tent Accessories - 77th Sol. #: 11310950 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Navy Coveralls, Utility, Improved Flame Resistant Version (IFRV), Class I, Type II, Dark Blue 3392 Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0032 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency -------------------------------------------------------
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Demand of textile items could rise, DLA director tells industry officials
Monday, March 25, 2019
AAFA Announces Board of Directors Leadership and Election Results for 2019-2020
The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2019-2020 term: Chairman: Gary Simmons, Director, Intradeco Apparel, Inc. Vice-Chairman: Colin Browne, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Under Armour, Inc. Secretary: Sarah Clarke, Executive Vice President, PVH Supply, PVH Corp. Treasurer: Kurt Cavano, Technology and Supply Chain Evangelist, Infor Past Chairman: Thomas Glaser, Vice President, VF Corporation & President – Global Supply Chain The following individuals were elected and re-elected to the Board of Directors: Mala Brindisi, Spanx, Inc. Thomas Chubb, Oxford Industries, Inc. Richard Darling, Global Brands Group Kellie Davies Brown, Target Corporation Abbey Doneger, The Doneger Group Allan Ellinger, MMG Advisors Doug Freeman, Patagonia* Thomas Glaser, VF Corporation Edward Gribbin, Alvanon, Inc. Ed Manburg, Byer California Michael Mansh, Pennsylvania Apparel LLC Bruce Munro, Munro & Company, Inc. Joe Preston, New Balance Athletics, Inc.* James Schwartz, MGF Sourcing Gary Simmons, Intradeco Apparel, Inc Paula Zusi, Advent International Corporation *Indicates newly elected Board Members. Chris Alt of American & Efird was approved to fill a seat vacated by Les Miller’s retirement for the remainder of the 2019-2020 term.
Thomas Glaser of VF Corporation steps down as chairman following the conclusion of his one-year term. “The American Apparel & Footwear Association has provided great value throughout my time working with them, and it was great working with the team to move the association forward and plan for the future,” said Glaser. “I feel that I am passing on the leadership at a time of great strength for the association, and am excited to see its continued growth under Gary Simmons.”
“The apparel and footwear industry finds itself in a time of great transition, and having a strong collective voice in Washington and around the world is as important now as it has ever been,” said Gary Simmons, chairman of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. “I am excited to take over the role of chairman, and look forward to a progress-filled year ahead.”
“Gary Simmons has been an invaluable member of the Board of Directors for several years now, and it is with great excitement that we welcome him as Chairman of the AAFA Board of Directors,” said Rick Helfenbein, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. “Tom Glaser's leadership during the past year has resulted in several milestones for AAFA. From developing a new strategic plan to providing his expertise on our policy initiatives, he has left the association in a better place than he found it. We will be eternally grateful to him, and look forward to his continued input on the Executive Committee.”
Saturday, March 23, 2019
USTR Accepting Comments on Possible Changes to GSP
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will consider petitions to modify the GSP status of GSP beneficiary developing countries (BDCs) because of country practices; add products to GSP eligibility; remove products from GSP eligibility for one or more countries; waive competitive need limitations (CNLs); deny de minimis waivers for products eligible for de minimis waivers; and redesignate currently excluded products.
Submitting Imports of Second Group of Products Excluded from Section 301 Duties
The exclusions are available for any product that meets the description in the Annex to the Federal Register notice, regardless of whether the importer filed an exclusion request. Further, the scope of each exclusion is governed by the scope of the 10-digit headings and product descriptions in the Annex, and not by the product descriptions set out in any particular request for exclusion. The functionality for the acceptance of the second group of products excluded from Section 301 duties will be available in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on March 22, 2019.
NOTE, this announcement relates to a Second Groups of Products Excluded from LIST 1 of the 301 tariffs. It does not related to requests for exclusion from List 2. No determinations have been issued regarding List 2.
Friday, March 22, 2019
A Look Inside the American Woolen Company Mill
Thursday, March 21, 2019
NCTO Elects North Carolina Manufacturing CEO as 2019 Chairman
Chairman – Leib Oehmig, CEO of Glen Raven, Inc. Mr. Oehmig is CEO of Glen Raven, Inc., based in Glen Raven, North Carolina. Glen Raven is an innovative leader in textile research and development, dying, spinning, weaving and finishing, and distribution and logistics.
Vice Chairman – David Roberts, CEO of CAP Yarns, Inc. Mr. Roberts is CEO of CAP Yarns, Inc., based in Clover, South Carolina. CAP Yarns is a specialty yarn manufacturer and a leader in developing unique yarns for the knitting and weaving industry.
NCTO is a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents domestic textile manufacturers.
- U.S. employment in the textile supply chain was 594,147 in 2018.
- The value of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $76.8 billion in 2018.
- U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $30.1 billion in 2018.
- Capital expenditures for textile and apparel production totaled $2.0 billion in 2017, the last year for which data is available.
Patrick Gruber to Receive AATCC Millson Award
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists has named Patrick R. Gruber as the recipient of the Henry E. Millson Award for Invention for developing a green chemistry-based continuous process for producing polylactic acid fibers known as PLA. The Millson Award recognizes inventions that are outstanding contributions to textile technology.
Gruber is CEO and board member at Gevo Inc., specializing in converting carbohydrates into low carbon chemicals and fuels, lessening reliance on petrochemical sources.
Gruber began his career at Cargill Inc. in 1988 as technology manager in search of new business opportunities involving renewable resource-based products as raw materials. He served as Technical Director of Cargill's BioScience division from 1998 to 1999. In 1997, Gruber co-founded NatureWorks, LLC (formerly Cargill Dow, LLC), and served as Vice President of Technology and Operations and Chief Technology Officer until 2005.
Chemical giants had spent decades trying to find a renewable and environmentally safe raw material to make into plastic. Until Gruber’s discovery in 1989, no one had discovered out how to make PLA from plant starches with the right properties and inexpensively enough for large scale production.
A new fermentation and distillation process enabled cheaper purification, better optical composition control, and significant yield increases over existing practice. The patented process enabled a single plant, using a flexible manufacturing system, to produce different PLA grades for multiple markets at low cost while adhering to environmentally sound practices.
Gruber has received numerous awards including: The George Washington Carver Award from BIO, The Presidential Green Chemistry Award, The Discover Award for Environmental Innovation from Discover Magazine, The Lee W. Rivers Innovation Award from CDMA, an Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota in 2011, and numerous others. Gruber is the editor the two volume book “Biorefineries—Industrial Processes and Products,” eight papers and book chapters, and holds more than 60 US patents, with a number of others pending.
Gruber received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He also earned an M.S. in business administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
The Millson Award
AATCC named the Millson Award for Invention for Henry E. Millson, a noted inventor who was head of dyes research for American Cyanamid. Millson, the 1958 recipient of AATCC's Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile chemistry, endowed the award in 1979 with the stipulation that he never be considered a candidate. After agreeing to that condition, the Association promptly named the award in his honor.
Award Presentation
The Millson Award will be presented at AATCC's International Conference in Fort Worth, TX, USA, at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, during the Award Luncheon on April 11, 2019 at noon.
For a complete list of previous award recipients, visit www.aatcc.org/abt/awards/millson/millson-award-recipients
About AATCC: AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members in about 50 countries throughout the world.
Army and Navy Uniform Contract Awarded
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Federal Business Opportunities through March 20, 2019
------------------------------------------------------- Title: 53 WEG Tension Fabric Structure Purchase Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3024 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 3 Tention Fabric Structures Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3011 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI Sol. #: SPE1C119T1209 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MEDAL SET,SERVICE Sol. #: SPE1C119T1204 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear Sol. #: FA4661-19-Q-0047 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Military Rucks Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5019 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Drash Tent Accessories - 77th Sol. #: 11310950 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: P248 Water Purification Testing Sol. #: W911QYPMCIETesting Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 60' x 38' x 9.5' TENT Sol. #: N0016719Q0048 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------ Title: Grey Blue Flannel 2000 Yards Sol. #: W911SD-19-R-0013 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STS Mountain Tech Gear Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5017 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gray Blue Flannel Sol. #: W911SD-19-R-0013 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T1291 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T1298 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Rifleman Set w/TAP and Components Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0021 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SHOE COVERS Sol. #: SPMYM219Q1221 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 50 State Indoor Parade Quality Flag Sol. #: FJHHBNKJ0002 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Rifle Magazine Pouch Sol. #: M67854-19-R-1549 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TravelPro Luggage or Equal Sol. #: F1D1049064AW01 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: White Gloves Sol. #: M00264-19-Q-0059 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ROOF CAP ASSEMBLY Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: REPAIR KIT,TENTAGE, MGPTS Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CONTAINER,TENT PIN Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: White Trousers without Pockets Sol. #: M0026419Q0055 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Officer Dress Blue Coats and Trousers for Marines Barracks Washington Sol. #: M0026419Q0039 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gloves, Leather, Light Duty (LDUG) Sol. #: SPE1C119R0049 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SUPPORT,BOOM Sol. #: SPE1C118Q0291 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Sol. #: W912CM19R0004 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hoods, Balaclava 2000 EA Sol. #: W912PQ19Q0005 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear Sol. #: FA4661-19-Q-0047 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Commercial Item, Fabric Pre-Cuts for Liners, AF Trunks Sol. #: CT2260-19 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,TENT FRAME PART Sol. #: SPE1C119T1274 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Security Forces MASSIF Cold Weather Layering System Sol. #: FA4626-19-Q-0024 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hearing Protection Headsets Sol. #: M0026419Q0054 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Security Forces MASSIF Cold Weather Layering System Sol. #: FA4626-19-Q-0024 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Court Shoes Sol. #: W911SD-19-R-0016 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Commercial Item, Fabric Pre-Cuts for Liners, AF Trunks Sol. #: CT2260-19 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Balistic Helmets Sol. #: DPGOPDTS190212a Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DCMA Civilian Awards and Decoration Sol. #: S5121A-19-R-0006 Agency: Defense Contract Management Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: RFQ FOR FSC 8460 - BRIEFCASES Sol. #: Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,SHOULDER S Sol. #: SPE1C119T1093 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PARKA,ECW(LOFT),URBAN GREY,ECWCS GEN Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STS Cold WX Garments Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5006 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MODULAR SCALABLE VEST-SM-SCORPION,-MD-SCORPION, LG-SCORPION, XL SCORPION Sol. #: FTPOLKJRTCOPSGRPAAJ0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 3 Tention Fabric Structures Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3011 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GSA Fleet Key Ring Card Holders Sol. #: QMAA-CK-190003-D Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: HOUSING,FLYER'S HEL Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0125 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: OPTION - Cloth Polyester Twill - Lining Sol. #: W911SD19R0030 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STS Gortex Pants Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5012 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FELT SHEET Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0106 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 84 -- Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: AFE Harnesses and Belts Sol. #: FA487719QA028 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Uniform Clothing & Equipment Sol. #: W912LA19Q6025 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Anti-Static, Conductive Gloves Sol. #: W44W9M-19-T-0078 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniforms and Accessories Sol. #: SILL-DES-WB-0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cold Temperature and Artic Protective System (CTAPS) Sol. #: W911QY-ColdTemperatureArticProtectiveSystem(CTAPS) Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gloves, Barbed Tape - Wire Handlers Sol. #: W911QY-GlovesBarbedTapeWireHandlers Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical Armband Sol. #: W91UH4KS0007 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Ops-Core FAST MT Super High Cut Helmet (Ballistic) Sol. #: 713412-7948 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 15 FT Extractor Cargo Parachute (SYPNOPSIS ) Sol. #: W56HZV19R0077 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fire Suppression Lithium-Ion Bags Sol. #: W9133L-19-R-0040 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cadet Issued Sword Belt & Frog Sol. #: W911SD-19-R-0041 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Sol. #: SPE1C117R0020_JSLIST Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Ice creepers Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-Q-0129 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Leather Sword Belt & Frog Sol. #: W911SD-19-R-0041 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: OPTION - Wool and Nylon - Type II - Black Sol. #: W911SD19R0029 Agency: Department of the Army -------------------------------------------------------
Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find links to the full solicitations at www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/berry/fbo.htm. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
CPSC to Hold Hearing on Agenda and Priorities for FY 2020 and 2021
The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. on May 1, 2019, and will conclude the same day. Requests to make oral presentations and the written text of any oral presentations must be received by the Division of the Secretariat not later than 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 17, 2019. The Commission will accept written comments as well. These also must be received by the Division of the Secretariat not later than 5 p.m. EDT on April 17, 2019.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Army Combat Uniform Contract Awarded
Friday, March 15, 2019
Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Feldman and Staff Meeting with National Council of Textile Organizations
Rhode Island Company Awarded Army and Air Force Parka Contract
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Federal Business Opportunities through March 13, 2019
------------------------------------------------------- Title: POD-8 LIFERAFT AND PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG FOR C-130 Sol. #: 70Z034-19-Q-4AB15700 Agency: Department of Homeland Security ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear Sol. #: FA4661-19-Q-0047 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: COOKIE G3 Matte Black Free Fall Helmets Sol. #: AIRDROPBRANCHFREEFALL001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Crye Presission CAGE Plate Carrier Sol. #: 910432-0478 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Contract for New and Tenured Federal Agent PPR Clothing Sol. #: 89233119QNA000054 Agency: Department of Energy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 693-19-2-545-0069 | Safety Shoes | EDA: 03/15/2019 | Current Milestone: Pre Sol| Status: Assigned to CS Lakeisiha Davenport (01/30/2019 lab) Sol. #: 36C24419Q0329 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 3 Tention Fabric Structures Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3011 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BOOT, FIREMEN'S BLACK, 13" STEEL TOE Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-X0X0 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Nomex Fabric Sol. #: SPMYM319Q3016 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: OPTION - Cloth Knit Velour Sol. #: W911SD-19-R-0031 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STS G-TEC sources sought Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5014 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T1244 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T1245 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SOCKS, LINER, BLACK Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0075 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BUCKLE Sol. #: SPE1C119T1231 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Pop-Up Tent Sol. #: JBLMICORPSKPM0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cape, Aircrewman Sol. #: 8415010409018CapeAircrewman Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Safety Gloves Sol. #: W911KF-19-Q-0011 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 36C24419Q0329 Safety Shoes Wilkes Barre VAMC Sol. #: 36C24419Q0329 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Ballistic Body Armor Vests Sol. #: OIG-NOI-233462 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Martime Buoyant Plates (MBP) Sol. #: N61331-19-KN-0001 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 3 Tention Fabric Structures Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3011 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STS Patagonia Request Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5013 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GLOVES,ELECTRICAL W Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0122 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: WEBBING,TEXTILE Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0117 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Police Uniforms Sol. #: HM157519Q0016 Agency: Other Defense Agencies ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical Carriers Sol. #: 15B61819PUE210015 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Pop-Up Tent Sol. #: JBLMICORPSKPM0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Custom Table and Chair Covers Sol. #: N0060419Q0000 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAGSTAFF HEAD Sol. #: SPE1C119T0982 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gloves, Barbed Tape - Wire Handlers Sol. #: W911QY-GlovesBarbedTapeWireHandlers Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STS Gortex Pants Sol. #: W912KZ-19-Q-5012 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BIG Quick Inflatable Tent System 519-19-2-6166-0062 Sol. #: 36C25719Q0454 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Safety Shoes Sol. #: SP3300-19-Q-5013 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 301st Deployment Gear Sol. #: FA252119QB015 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 3 Tention Fabric Structures Sol. #: FA4819-19-Q-3011 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT LINER, 16 x 16 Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Maintenance Tent Sol. #: BRAGG1SWTGVSW0010 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INL/Mexico Tactical Equipment Sol. #: 191NLE19Q0028 Agency: Department of State ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DJF192200PR0001495 Sol. #: DJF192200PR0001495 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Jacket, Flyer's, Intermediate, Type G-1 Sol. #: SPE1C119R0084 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gloves, Barbed Tape - Wire Handlers Sol. #: W911QY-GlovesBarbedTapeWireHandlers Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BUCKLE Sol. #: SPE1C119T1213 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GLOVES,ELECTRICAL W Sol. #: SPE1C119Q00430001 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Lightweight Plate Solicitation Package Sol. #: M67854-19-R-1500 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CIDSAC Body Armor Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0024 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Men's Army All Weather Coat and Replacement Belt Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-XXXXX Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: OPTION - Garment Bags Sol. #: W911SD19R0028 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI Sol. #: SPE1C119T1209 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: KATUSA Athletic Shoes Sol. #: W90VN819R0018 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MEDAL,SERVICE Sol. #: SPE1C119T1021 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT,CANVAS Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: USMC Pack Liners - Main and Assault Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-TBA Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Synopsis Electrical Workers Gloves Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-Q-0122 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0100 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Shelter Kits - ProPac Sol. #: N0060419Q4027 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SHOE COVERS Sol. #: SPMYM219Q1221 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Competition_Accessories Sol. #: Competition_Accessories_MU8355-0002 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAG,INDIVIDUAL Sol. #: SPE1C119T1206 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MEDAL SET,SERVICE Sol. #: SPE1C119T1204 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Portable Car Shelter Sol. #: Portable_Car_Shelter Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Crye Presission CAGE Plate Carrier Sol. #: 910432-0478 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: J&A6.302-2:SPE1C119C004 Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0018 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hoods, Balaclava 2000 EA Sol. #: W912PQ19Q0005 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Gloves, Barbed Tape - Wire Handlers Sol. #: W911QY-GlovesBarbedTapeWireHandlers Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Textile Tape Sol. #: 47QSWA-19-D-1708 Agency: General Services Administration -------------------------------------------------------
Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find links to the full solicitations at www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/berry/fbo.htm. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Save the Date, 10th Triennial Flock School July 31-August 2, 2019
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Federal Business Opportunities through March 6, 2019
------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,TENT FRAME PART Sol. #: SPE1C119T1196 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T1193 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT,COT Sol. #: SPE1C119T1191 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sources Sought Domestically Produced Rayon Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-RAYON-SOURCES-SOUGHT Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAG,NATIONAL Sol. #: SPE1C119T0921 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Portable Car Shelter Sol. #: Portable_Car_Shelter Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TYVEK SUITS Sol. #: DJF192200PR0001949 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment (BARS) Parachute Equipment Harness Sol. #: FA8629-19-R-5000 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Ops-Core FAST MT Super High Cut Helmet (Ballistic) Sol. #: 713412-7948 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BOOT, FIREMEN'S BLACK, 13" STEEL TOE Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-X0X0 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MSV Carriers Sol. #: W91CRB19RMSVCARRIERS-AMENDMENT0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Modular Scalable Vest Soft Armor Ballistic Inserts Sol. #: W91CRB19RMSVBALLISTICS-Amendment0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Frame MCPS Sol. #: 75774162 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Frame Assembly Complete Sol. #: 014758132 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 301st Deployment Gear Sol. #: FA252119QB015 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: LAPEL BUTTON, CIVILIAN, US ARMY Sol. #: KNOXG4EG0001_01 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical_Pants_Apex Sol. #: Tactical_Pants_Apex_MU8355-0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Ballistic Advanced Combat Helmets Sol. #: FA487719QA018 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hangers Sol. #: FLWCW19001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLAG,NATIONAL Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Request for Information (RFI) for Cloth, Gabardine: Wool, Polyester/Wool, Type II Class 12, Sky Blue MC Shade 2319, Mothproofed, Sponged Sol. #: MC_Sky_Blue_Cloth_RFI Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System Pouch Sol. #: M67854-19-I-1560 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DRASH Tent Parts Sol. #: H92239-19-Q-0005 Agency: Other Defense Agencies ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Duty Gear Sol. #: 15M60019PA3400009 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 301st Deployment Gear Sol. #: FA252119QB015 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: HOUSING,FLYER'S HEL Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0125 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0114 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: COVER, MARITIME DAY Sol. #: SPE1C119T0910 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Portable Altar Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0124 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INL/Mexico Tactical Equipment Sol. #: 191NLE19Q0028 Agency: Department of State ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Commercial Item, Fabric, Berry Amendment Compliant for AF Trunk Program Sol. #: CT2259-19 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Nomex Fabric Sol. #: SPMYM319Q3016 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Massif Clothing Sol. #: F6T3LS9051AW01 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Hoods, Balaclava 2000 EA Sol. #: W912PQ19Q0005 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Sol. #: HQ003419R0066 Agency: Other Defense Agencies ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coverall, Utility, Foliage Green Sol. #: CoverallUtility_foliagegreen Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tent Liners and Skins Sol. #: W9124D-19-Q-6172 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: West Point, Insignia Buttons, Burrs, & Toggles Sol. #: W911SD-19-Q-0003 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLEAR POLY MATERIAL FOR SHOWER CURTAINS Sol. #: CT2258-19 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Contract for New and Tenured Federal Agent PPR Clothing Sol. #: 89233119QNA000054 Agency: Department of Energy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bootwall, Gren, Ty. 1 Class 1 (MCPS to M577) Sol. #: 75590263 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PROTOTYPE BLOUSES AND TROUSERS, NAVY UNIFORM Sol. #: N0018919QG046 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Sol. #: W912CM19R0004 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TEMPER TYPE XLVIII-STA Sol. #: SPE1C119T1162 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: IFAK Sol. #: DPGOPDTS190213a Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 140th Wing AEF Gear and Uniforms Sol. #: W912LC19Q5003 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MASK,FACE,IMPACT PR Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0010 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GUIDON Sol. #: SPE1C119T1054 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,SERVICE CA Sol. #: SPE1C119T1012 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Otto Fuel Shirts and Trousers Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Custom Tents for the NOAA Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Sol. #: NFFR7400-19-00862 Agency: Department of Commerce ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TROUSERS,MEN'S Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cloth, Poly/Wool, Trop, Washable, Blue Shade#3346 NSN 8305-01-151-1864 Sol. #: SOL_TBD_NSN-8305-01-151-1864 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Webbing/Textile Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-Q-0117 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Notice of Award of DRASH Replacement Parts Sol. #: W91364-19-P-0019 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniforms and Accessories Sol. #: SILL-DES-WB-0001 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: P248 Water Purification Testing Sol. #: W911QYPMCIETesting Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: USMC Ballistic Post, Ballistic Screw and Spacer Sol. #: SPE1C1-16-C-0016 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Screen Print Services Sol. #: RFQ-19-039 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DECORATION SET,INDI Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0107 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency -------------------------------------------------------
Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find links to the full solicitations at www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/berry/fbo.htm. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Loro Piana to use Directa Plus graphene technology
Army Coat Contract Awarded
United States Will Terminate GSP Designation of India and Turkey
On March 4, 2091, At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that the United States intends to terminate India’s and Turkey’s designations as beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program because they no longer comply with the statutory eligibility criteria.
India’s termination from GSP follows its failure to provide the United States with assurances that it will provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets in numerous sectors. Turkey’s termination from GSP follows a finding that it is sufficiently economically developed and should no longer benefit from preferential market access to the United States market.
By statute, these changes may not take effect until at least 60 days after the notifications to Congress and the governments of India and Turkey, and will be enacted by a Presidential Proclamation.
Background
Under the United States GSP program, certain products can enter the United States duty-free if beneficiary developing countries meet the eligibility criteria established by Congress. GSP criteria include, among others, respecting arbitral awards in favor of United States citizens or corporations, combating child labor, respecting internationally recognized worker rights, providing adequate and effective intellectual property protection, and providing the United States with equitable and reasonable market access. Countries can also be graduated from the GSP program depending on factors related to economic development.
India
The United States launched an eligibility review of India’s compliance with the GSP market access criterion in April 2018. India has implemented a wide array of trade barriers that create serious negative effects on United States commerce. Despite intensive engagement, India has failed to take the necessary steps to meet the GSP criterion.
Turkey
The United States designated Turkey as a GSP beneficiary developing country in 1975. An increase in Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, declining poverty rates, and export diversification, by trading partner and by sector, are evidence of Turkey’s higher level of economic development.
Monday, March 4, 2019
The Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements
On March 1, 2019, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered President Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report to Congress, outlining how the Administration’s trade policies are benefitting American workers and contributing to the strongest economy in decades.
“Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the United States is pursuing trade policies that are more favorable to American workers,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “In just two years, we have significantly re-written major trade deals with Korea, Mexico, and Canada. We have undertaken dramatic new enforcement efforts to stop unfair trading practices by China and other countries. We are aggressively enforcing U.S. trade laws, including by bringing cases under trade agreements, relevant U.S. laws, and at the WTO. We are ensuring that countries receiving benefits under the GSP program live up to eligibility standards set by Congress. These actions and many others are contributing to a stronger U.S. economy, which has generated more jobs and higher wages for American workers.”
To continue these economic gains, in 2019 the Trump Administration is urging Congress to approve the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and is launching new trade negotiations with Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the Trump Administration will continue to press China to address long-standing U.S. concerns about unfair trade practices, defend America’s interests at the World Trade Organization, and vigorously enforce U.S. trade laws.
“Our goal is to ensure that hard work and innovation are rewarded, while unfair trade practices and illegal government subsidies are punished,” the report states.
The full report can be viewed here.
A fact sheet can be viewed here.
Background:
Congress requires the U.S. Trade Representative to submit the President’s Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report by March 1 each year. The Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report were prepared according to guidelines established under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.