Cargo Net Contract Awarded

March 10, 2026, TAC Industries, Springfield, Ohio, has been awarded a $22,203,800 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements contract for cargo low profile side nets and cargo top nets. This contract provides for the manufacture of cargo low profile side and top nets with associated tie downs. Work will be performed at Springfield, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by March 5, 2027. This contract was a sole source acquisition. No funds are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Combat Readiness-Support Equipment and Vehicles, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8534-26-D-0001).

Physical Fitness Uniform Jackets Cntract Awarded

March 11, 2026, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland,* Baltimore, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $17,736,000 modification (P00008) exercising the second one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-24-D-B014) with two one-year option periods for physical fitness uniform jackets. This is an indefinite-delivery contract. Locations of performance are North Carolina and Virginia, with a March 20, 2027, ordering period end date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-B014).

*Small business

Unique Brands Com Recalls Forever 21 Pajama Pants Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

This recall involves Forever 21 Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Pajama Pants with black stripes. The pajama pants were sold in children’s sizes 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14. The size and “Forever 21” are printed on the red and black label at the waist of the pants. The pajamas pants have the item number 01334347 located on a sewn-in, side-seam label below the bar code.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pajama pants immediately and contact Unique Brands Com for a full refund. Consumers will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled kids pajama pants.

Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

Sold Online At: Forever21.com from September 2025 through November 2025 for about $25.

Retailer: Unique Brands Com, Inc., of New York, New York

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-309

More information and photos HERE.

HALO Dream Recalls Magic Sleepsuits Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves HALO Magic Sleepsuit with batch codes PO30592, PO30641 and PO30685. The recalled infant sleepsuit shell and lining are made from 100% cotton and the fill is made from 100% polyester. It has double zippers running down each side of the front of the garment. It was sold in a variety of colors in small and large sizes. “HALO Magic Sleepsuit” is printed on the front of the sleepsuit. The batch codes and “Made in India” are printed on the sewn-in label inside the garment and the hang tag affixed to the outside of the sleepsuit.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuit immediately and go to the firm’s website at http://www.sleepsuitrecall.com to participate in the recall. After registering, consumers will receive a coupon code that can be applied towards a replacement sleepsuit or a $50 store credit to purchase another item on the firm’s website. Do not discard the recalled garment until you have received the coupon code.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of the zipper head detaching from the garment. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Halosleep.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Target.com from September 2025 through February 2026 for about $50.

Importer(s): HALO Dream, Inc., of New York City

Manufactured In: India

Recall number: 26-315

More information and photos HERE.

Accepting Requests for NDAA 2027 (Rep. Kevin Mullin, Dem., Calif. 15)

Representative Kevin Mullin (Dem., Calif. 15) has announced the he is accecpting REQUESTS for 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.

Souirces Sought White and Gray Dress Caps USMA

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

The U.S. Government desires to procure various size Gray and White Dress Caps for The United States Military Academy at West Point, NY on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

See the SAM Notice.

Marine Corps Blouse and Trouser Contract Awarded

Pentaq Manufacturing Corp.,** Sabana, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $14,701,860 modification (P00029) exercising the third one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-23-D-0035) with four one-year option periods for blouses and trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is March 10, 2027. Using military service is Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DLA Updates DNAD List to Clarify Wool Provisions

The DNAD for wool has been updated from "wool polyester (poly/wool) blends"

To:

• Worsted Wool and
• Wool polyester (poly/wool) and 100% Wool Cloths.

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.

Tariff Mitigations Strategies

Is your company paying import tariffs, whether under the various tariff actions taken by President Trump or other more-or-less permanent tariffs, there may be relief possible. Agathon Associates has assisted several companies in avoiding, or reducing import tariffs. Contact David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.

Import Tariff Mitigations Strategies

1. The first thing is to define the product you will be importing, and the lesson here is that what industry calls it and what U.S. Customs calls it is not necessarily the same.
2. Confirm the tariff classification, there may be another valid classification with lower, or no, tariff
3. Determine whether some change in the inputs or manufacturing process could result in a change of classification with lower, of no, tariff.
4. Determine whether the correct country of origin is being declared.
5. Determine whether a change to the inputs or manufacturing process could result in a change of country of origin.
6. Evaluate the prospects of getting an exclusion from the tariff. This will include looking successful filings for similar merchandise.
7. Determine whether this merchandise qualifies for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) which applies to Lesser Developed Countries and Least Developed Countries.
8. Determine whether the merchandise can qualify for duty-free entry from a nation with which the U.S. has a free trade agreement.
9. Determine whether the merchandise can qualify for duty-free entry from a nation that is a beneficiary of Trade Preference Program.
10. Determine whether the merchandise can qualify for duty-free entry from a nation with a U.S. designated Qualified Industrial Zone (QIZ).
11. Determine whether the merchandise has potential to have a duty suspension or reduction by way of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB).
12. Assess potential alternative sources. Determine whether a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) in the U.S. could result in deferral of tariff, reduction in tariff, of legal avoidance of tariff.

Executive Order 14389 of February 20, 2026 Ending Certain Tariff Actions

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.

Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

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.

Request for Information (RFI): Commando Mission Uniform

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.

Economic Adjustment Assistance for Textile Mills Using Upland Cotton

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).