April 3, 2026, Maria Silvester is retiring from her current position as a contracting officer in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain with eight years of service.
Read more HERE.
Monday, April 6, 2026
Parachute Cloth Contract Awarded
April 1, 2026,
Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $321,000.
Contractor Awarded Name: Brand & Oppenheimer Co. Inc., Portsmouth, RI.
See: SAM Notification.
Contract Opportunity: Parka, Navy Working Uniform (NWU), Woodland Camouflage
April 6, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Parka, Navy Working Uniform (NWU), Woodland Camouflage
This requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Refer to Section I of the solicitation for full-text.
See: SAM Notification.
Cloth Netting Contract Awarded
April 6, 2026, Cloth Netting Contract Awarded.
Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $172,500.
Contractor Awarded Name: HLC Industries, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004.
See: SAM Notification.
UNICOR Industry Day - Upholstery Fabric
April 6, 2026, UNICOR, the trade name for Federal Prison Industries (FPI), will host an in-person Industry Day on May 4, 2026, in Coleman, FL. This no-cost event is open to all industry partners providing high-quality upholstery fabrics for our seating and related furniture lines. UNICOR is a self-sustaining, wholly-owned government corporation established in 1934 that provides job training and skills to federal inmates. It manufactures products and provides services—ranging from furniture and electronics to clothing and data entry—primarily for federal agencies. UNICOR's Office Furniture Group (OFG) provides an extensive range of high-quality, cost-effective office furniture and services to Federal civilian agencies and the DoD, while simultaneously providing valuable work experience and training for Federal inmates. To attend, all participants must complete the attached registration form and back ground clearance form and email them to peyton.perry@usdoj.gov with the subject line: “UNICOR Industry Day, Sales and Marketing” no later than 3:30 p.m., EST, April 20, 2026.
See: SAM Notification.
President Trump's FY 2027 Budget Builds upon the $1 Trillion Defense Topline for 2026 and Requests $1.5 Trillion
On April 3, 2026, the Office of Budget and Management submitted, to Congress, President Trump's Budget Request for FY 2027.
The Budget builds upon the historic $1 trillion overall defense topline enacted for 2026 and requests $1.5 trillion in total budgetary resources for 2027. This is a $441 billion or 44-percent increase from the 2026 enacted level in combination with the $151.5 billion in mandatory funding provided through the Working Families Tax Cut Act (WFTC), Public Law 119-21. Of this amount, the Budget includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary budget authority specifcally for DOW in 2027. The Budget also includes a request for $350 billion in additional mandatory resources for critical Administration priorities such as increasing access to critical munitions and further expansion of the defense industrial base. The mandatory funding protects key priorities such as providing fexibility in maturing technology for delivery and allowing for acquisition approaches for portfolios of capabilities that broaden opportunities for new entrants.
Read the President's FY 2027 Budget Request HERE.
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement on the release of President Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget request:
“President Trump’s landmark budget request makes the continued rebuilding of America’s military a top priority. As Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I applaud the President’s leadership and steadfast commitment to our national security. The budget request includes several priorities that echo initiatives the Defense Subcommittee has advanced under my leadership, including historic pay raises for our junior enlisted servicemembers as well as all troops, investing in the production of munitions at scale, increased shipbuilding, and the domestic sourcing of critical minerals. As we have seen in Ukraine and throughout the Middle East, modern warfare is changing rapidly. It is essential to America’s national security that Congress provides the right resources, in terms of both quality and quantity, to confront the threats we face today and tomorrow. I look forward to our upcoming budget hearings with Department of War leaders and working with my colleagues to craft a Fiscal Year 2027 defense appropriations bill.”
1st Qtr Defense Contract Awards by the Numbers
For a detailed spreadsheet of the full data, contact David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Sam’s Club Recalls Member’s Mark Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards for Children’s Sleepwear
This recall involves Member’s Mark-branded Valentine SS Notch Collar children’s pajama sets. The Valentine’s-themed pajamas consist of a short and a short-sleeve, button-up top with a front pocket. They were sold in various colors and prints, including solid pink, pink with hearts and cream with bows, and in sizes XS (4/5), S (6/6X), M (7/8), L (10/12), XL (14/16). “Member’s Mark” and the size are printed on the pajama’s neck label.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pajama sets, take them away from children and contact Sam’s Club for information on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return the product to their local store or to destroy the pajamas by cutting them in half and send a photo of the destroyed pajamas to Supersam@Samsclub.com then dispose of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Samsclub.com from December 2025 through January 2026 for about $14.
Manufacturer(s): Hansoll Textile Ltd., of South Korea
Importer(s): Walmart, Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas
Distributor(s): Sam’s West Inc. dba Sam’s Club, of Bentonville, Arkansas
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Recall number: 26-380
More information and photos HERE.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Contract Opportunity: Sock Black Athletic
April 3, 2026, Solicitation for the purchase of the Socks, Black, Athletic will result with the intent of the Government to award two contracts – a 50% portion (Lot 0001) award and a 50% portion (Lot 0002) award. The RFP and proposed contract(s) will be issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Only small business firms may submit offers for this acquisition. The Small Business Set-Aside will result in firm fixed price contract or contracts in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The resultant contract will be an award of a 60-month contract consisting of five (5) 12-month price tier periods. Each tier shall be for a 12-month period.
All materials/components and manufacturing shall be Berry Amendment compliant.
See: SAM Notification.