Summary of Sole-Source Government Contracts: January-September 2026

Contract Awarded for Big Top Shelters

September 30, 2026, Contract Awarded for Big Top Shelters

Marine Corps Installations East intends to procure Big Top Shelters on a sole source basis from Big Top Manufacturing, LLC. in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 5.301. Usage of a less capable provider in place of Big Top Manufacturing, LLC. would result in significant negative operational impacts to MCAS Beaufort.

Award Amount: $980,400

See SAM Notification

Army Reserve Reaches Recruiting Goal for the First Time in a Decade

The Army reached its enlistment goal for its Reserve component for the first time in a decade according to this articles in Stars and Stripes.

China Proposes List of WOOL and CASHMERE Fibers under the "30-FOR-30” Tariff Reductions

On September 27, 2026, The United States and China reached an understanding on the “30-for-30” framework to be operationalized by the U.S.-China Board of Trade.

Previously, the United States and China agreed to establish a government-to-government “U.S.-China Board of Trade.” The two sides also agreed that the initial focus of the Board of Trade is to be on a dialogue to consider lists of mutually agreed upon imported goods totaling roughly $30 billion on each side, with a view toward providing reduced tariff treatment to those goods in a reciprocal manner. The two sides further agreed to work expeditiously to identify certain goods for inclusion in the “30-for-30” framework.

The Deputies to the U.S. and Chinese Principals have taken the lead in developing proposed lists of products for inclusion in the “30-for-30” framework for consideration by the Principals, with support from staff. The Principals have approved two comparably valued lists of products, including a list of U.S. products for import into China and a list of Chinese products for import into the United States. The values attributable to the products on the two lists were determined by reference to annual bilateral trade values for calendar year 2024. Future tariff reductions involving the products on the two approved lists will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side’s domestic legal processes.

Articles Proposed for Reduction of Chinese Import Tariff when Imported from America			
HTS	English Description		Chinese Description
5101.10	Greasy, including fleece-washed wool		
5101.11		Shorn wool	未梳的含脂剪羊毛
5101.19		Other	未梳的其他含脂羊毛
5101.20	Degreased, not carbonised		
5101.21		Shorn wool	未梳的脱脂剪羊毛
5101.29		Other	
5101.30	Carbonised		未梳的其他脱脂羊毛
5102.10	Fine animal hair 		
5102.11		Of Kashmir (cashmere) goats	未梳碳化羊毛
5102.19		Other	未梳喀什米尔山羊毛
5102.19		Other	未梳兔毛
5102.19		Other	未梳其他山羊绒
5102.19		Other	未梳骆驼毛、骆驼绒
5102.20	Coarse animal hair		未梳的其他动物细毛
5103.10	Noils of wool or of fine animal hair		未梳的动物粗毛
5103.10	Noils of wool or of fine animal hair		羊毛落毛
5103.20	Other waste of wool or of fine animal hair		其他动物细毛落毛
5103.20	Other waste of wool or of fine animal hair		羊毛废料
5103.30	Waste of coarse animal hair		其他动物细毛废料
5104.00	Garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair		
5105.10	Carded wool		
5105.20		Shorn wool	
5105.21		Combed wool in fragments	
5105.29		Other	
5105.30	Fine animal hair, carded or combed		
5105.31		Of Kashmir (cashmere) goats	
5105.39		Other	
5105.40	Coarse animal hair, carded or combed		

U.S. Proposes List of Textile Made-up Articles under the "30-FOR-30” Reductions

On September 27, 2026, The United States and China reached an understanding on the “30-for-30” framework to be operationalized by the U.S.-China Board of Trade.

Previously, the United States and China agreed to establish a government-to-government “U.S.-China Board of Trade.” The two sides also agreed that the initial focus of the Board of Trade is to be on a dialogue to consider lists of mutually agreed upon imported goods totaling roughly $30 billion on each side, with a view toward providing reduced tariff treatment to those goods in a reciprocal manner. The two sides further agreed to work expeditiously to identify certain goods for inclusion in the “30-for-30” framework.

The Deputies to the U.S. and Chinese Principals have taken the lead in developing proposed lists of products for inclusion in the “30-for-30” framework for consideration by the Principals, with support from staff. The Principals have approved two comparably valued lists of products, including a list of U.S. products for import into China and a list of Chinese products for import into the United States. The values attributable to the products on the two lists were determined by reference to annual bilateral trade values for calendar year 2024. Future tariff reductions involving the products on the two approved lists will be determined and implemented in accordance with each side’s domestic legal processes.

Articles Proposed for Reduction of American Import Tariff when Imported from China	
HTS	English Description
6301.10.00	Electric blankets
6301.20.00	Blankets (other than electric blankets) and traveling rugs, of wool or fine animal hair
6302.29.00	Bed linen, not knitted or crocheted, printed, of textile materials nesoi
6302.39.00	Bed linen, not knitted or crocheted, not printed, of textile materials NESOI
6302.40.20	Table linen, knitted or crocheted, nesoi
6302.59.10	Tablecloths and napkins of flax, not knitted or crocheted
6302.59.20	Table linen of flax, other than tablecloths and napkins, not knitted or crocheted
6302.59.30	Table linen, of textile materials other than of cotton, flax or man-made fibers, not knitted or crocheted
6302.99.10	Toilet and kitchen linen of textile materials nesoi, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste
6302.99.15	Toilet and kitchen linen of flax
6302.99.20	Toilet and kitchen linen of textile materials nesoi, containing less than 85% by weight of silk or silk waste
6303.19.21	Curtains (including drapes),interior blinds and valances of textile materials other than of cotton or synthetic fibers, knitted or crocheted
6304.99.10	Wall hangings, not knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair, the foregoing certified hand-loomed and folklore products
6304.99.15	Wall hangings, not knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair, NESOI
6304.99.25	Wall hangings of jute, excluding those of heading 9404
6304.99.35	Furnishing articles (excl. those of heading 9404 and other than bedspreads and jute wall hangings) of veg. fibers (excl. cotton), not k/c
6304.99.40	Certified hand-loomed and folklore pillow covers of wool or fine animal hair, not knitted or crocheted
6601.10.00	Garden or similar umbrellas

CBP hits trade transgression trifecta with seizures of counterfeit, unsafe, and fraudulently imported goods in Virginia

September 28, 2026, CBP hits trade transgression trifecta with seizures of counterfeit, unsafe, and fraudulently imported goods in Virginia.

In the most recent seizure, CBP officers seized 697 cartons of short-sleeved and long-sleeved dry fit t-shirts on Tuesday that were being fraudulently imported from Morocco to Albany, N.Y., using a victim’s stolen identity. The dry-fit t-shirts were valued at $61,240.

Read more HERE.

Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles

On September, 28, 2026, the Consumer Product Safety Commission published in the Federal Register (91 FR 61209) Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610; Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film, 16 CFR Part 1611.

DATES: Submit comments on the collection of information by October 28, 2026.

Contract Opportunity: Military Training Instructor (MTI) Hats

September 25, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Military Training Instructor (MTI) Hats.

The Government is only conducting market research and attaining information to identify contractors that can provide all items/services listed below and the cost associated to acquire these specific items/services. NAICS code: 315250- Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing.

This RFI relates to both FELT and STRAW hats.

See SAM Notification.

Extreme Cold Weather Parka Contract Awarded

September 25, 2026, Hardwick Tactical Corp.,* Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $12,929,445 modification (P00008) exercising the second one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-24-D-0038) with four one-year option periods for extreme cold weather parkas. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is Sept. 25, 2027. Using military services are Army and 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.

*Small Business

Contact Awarded: Cold Weather Jackets

September 25, 2026, Contact Awarded: Cold Weather Jackets.

Awardee: M M Manufacturing LLC.

Award Amount: $16,485,434

M M Manufacturing LLC,* Lajas, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $16,485,434 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for soft shell cold weather parkas. This was a competitive acquisition with nine responses received. This is an 18-month contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is March 24, 2028. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0094).

*Small Business

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Award: Recruiting Branded Apparel

September 15, 2026, Recruiting Branded Apparel.

Awardee: Spectrum Designs Foundation LTD.

This award was a non competitive, direct award to a participing AbilityOne Non-Profit.

Award Amount: $188,488.

See: SAM Notification.

How Government Contracts Really Work (And Why Most Businesses Miss Out)

Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. EDT.

This course aims to demystify the government contracting (GovCon) process and give actionable steps and strategies that help businesses understand the procurement lifecycle and seize government contracting opportunities at federal, state, and local levels. It highlights common challenges and the potential benefits available through government contracts.

More information and registration HERE.

Farm Bill Action in the 119th Congress

On September 24, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published IF12047, Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status

On March 5, 2026, the House Committee on Agriculture ordered H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, favorably reported to the House. The House amended and passed the bill on April 30, 2026. The bill contains many of the authorizations and reauthorizations that are present in a typical farm bill that were not addressed in the FY2025 budget reconciliation law. On April 24, 2026, the CBO published a score indicating H.R. 7567 would increase mandatory spending by $162 million over six years (FY2026-FY2031) and be budget neutral over 11 years (FY2026-FY2036).

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry ordered the Agricultural Act of 2026 to be favorably reported on September 16, 2026, following a markup on August 6. The reported text, bill number, and CBO score have not been released.

Certain Polyester/Viscose Dyed Twill Lining Fabric Short Supply

On September 25, 2025, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 60941) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA—DR’’).

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (``CITA'') has determined that certain polyester/viscose dyed twill lining fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA--DR countries.

Specifications: Certain Polyester/Viscose Dyed Twill Lining Fabric

    HTS: 5515.11.00.
    Fiber Content: 48% to 56% Polyester, 44% to 52% Viscose.
    Fabric Construction: Twill.
    Fabric Finishing Processes: Dyed.
    Weight: 81 to 90 g/m\2\.
    Width: 127.00 to 142.24 cm (50 to 56 inches).

Polyester/Cuprammonium Dyed Twill Lining Fabric Short Supply

On September 25, 2025, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 60940) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA—DR’’).

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain polyester/cuprammonium dyed twill lining fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA—DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA—DR in unrestricted quantities.

Specifications: Certain Polyester/Cuprammonium Dyed Twill Lining Fabric

    HTS: 5407.92.10.
    Fiber Content: 52% to 60% Polyester, 40% to 48% Cuprammonium.
    Fabric Construction: Twill.
    Fabric Finishing Processes: Dyed.
    Weight: 72 to 82 g/m\2\.
    Width: 132.08 to 137.16 cm (52 to 54 inches).

Polyester/Cuprammonium Yarn-Dyed Twill Lining Fabric Short Supply

On September 25, 2025, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 60939) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA—DR’’).

Specifications: Certain Polyester/Cuprammonium Yarn-Dyed Twill Lining Fabric

    HTS: 5407.93.20.
    Fiber Content: 52% to 60% Polyester, 40% to 48% Cuprammonium.
    Fabric Construction: Twill.
    Fabric Finishing Processes: Yarn-dyed.
    Weight: 72 to 82 g/m\2\.
    Width: 132.08 to 137.16 cm (52 to 54 inches).

Certain Superabsorbent Polymers from the Republic of Korea: AD

On September 25, 2026, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (91 FR 60935)Certain Superabsorbent Polymers from the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023–2024.

Uniform Trousers Contract Awarded

September 24, 2026, 620 Pelham Inc.,* Smithville, Tennessee, has been awarded a maximum $87,699,684 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Army Green Service Uniform men’s trousers and Military D.C. men’s trousers. This was a competitive procurement with four responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 23, 2031. Using military service is Army. 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-0088).

*Small Business

Army Green Service Uniform Men’s and Women’s Dress Coat Contract Awarded

September 24, 2026, Gil Sewing Corp.,* Morton Grove, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $123,651,595 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Army Green Service Uniform men’s and women’s dress coats. This was a competitive procurement with three responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 23, 2031. Using military service is Army. 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-0080).

*Small Business

New Hampshire Communities Sue over PFAS in Firefighter Gear

September 23, 2026, The town of Londonderry, N.H., and the City of Keene, N.H. sued several companies in federal court Monday, alleging they knowingly exposed firefighters throughout the state to PFAS compounds.

See ther story in the New Hampshire Union Leader.

Contract Opportunity: U.S. Army West Point India White Coats, Trousers, Dresses

September 24, 2026, U.S. Army West Point India White Coats, Trousers, Dresses.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command Installation Contracting Office, West Point, NY (MICC-West Point) is issuing this SOLICITATION to procure a vendor to manufacture India White Coats, Trousers, and Blouses on a multi-year at West Point, NY. The initial delivery will be for May 2027 (est) This requirement will be a 100% set aside for total Small Business concerns. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command Installation Contracting Office, West Point, NY (MICC-West Point) is issuing this solicitationN to procure a vendor to manufacture India White Coats, Trousers, and Blouses on a multi-year at West Point, NY.

This requirement will be a 100% set aside for total Small Business concerns.

Must be Berry Amendment compliant.

The government shall only provide fabric to produce the Men's and Women's India White Coats, Trousers, and Skirts during the base year. It is the offeror's responsibility to source the India White Fabric and produce the Men's and Women's India White Coats, Trousers, and Skirts throughout the remaining years.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Awarded: Laminated Cloth

September 9, 2026, Contract Awarded: Laminated Cloth.

Award Amount: $164,700.

Awardee: Durmus Trading LLC.

See: SAM Notification.

FTC Approves New Fiber Classification

Next-generation fiber producer, Everbloom, has announce that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved renoa, a first-of-its-kind regenerated fiber, marking the first new apparel fiber classification approved by the agency in almost 25 years, the last being the approval of PLA in 2002. The approval establishes renoa as its own fiber category and paves the way for textile products containing renoa to be labeled and sold in the United States.

Renoa is a regenerated, protein-based fiber derived from keratin-rich textile waste and offcuts, such as discarded wool, cashmere, and down.

See the FTC Rule 8 Application.

See the article in Textile World Asia.

Cold Weather Hood Contract Awarded

September 22, 2026, Cold Weather Hood Contract Awarded.

Awardee: Mozaic Chapter NYSARC, Inc.

Amount: $4,613,800.

See: SAM Notification.

Dress Shirt Contract Awarded

September 21, 2026, Soie Clothing LLC,* Astoria, New York (SPE1C1-26-D-0093, $16,874,887) has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for lot two men’s long sleeve dress shirts, issued against solicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0027) and awarded May 27, 2026. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small Business

Cold Weather Shipboard Jacket Contract Awarded

September 21, 2026, Prak Industries LLC,* Camuy, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $25,134,375 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for cold weather shipboard jackets. This was a competitive acquisition with twelve responses received. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 20, 2029. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0089). * Small Business

Contract Awarded: Coveralls, Anti-Expo

September 21, 2026, Contract Awarded: Coveralls, Anti-Expo.

Awardee: ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC.

Award Amount: $74,844.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: 2-Piece Flight Duty Uniforms

September 21, 2026, Contract Opportunity: 2-Piece Flight Duty Uniforms.

The 52d Civil Engineering Squadron, Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Flight requires the procurement of 2-Piece Flight Duty Uniforms (2PFDUs) in the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP).

The required uniforms must be constructed of smooth flame-resistant Nomex fabric and non-Ripstop material.

Smooth fabric refers to a uniform fabric construction that does not incorporate the reinforced grid or crosshatch weave characteristic of ripstop material. Ripstop fabric contains thicker reinforcement threads woven into the material, creating a visible or textured square or rectangular grid pattern. The Government requires fabric without these reinforced grid patterns to maintain material consistency with the Fire Department's existing inventory.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Awarded: Chemical Gloves

September 17, 2026, Contract Awarded: Chemical Gloves.

Awardee: OSAR Solutions LLC

Award Amount: $339,600

See: SAM Notification.

Limitation of Duty-Free Treatment of AGOA Apparel on 3rd Country Fabric

On September 18, 2026, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 59114) Limitations of Duty-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries From Regional and Third Country Fabric.

For the period beginning on October 1,2026, and extending through September 30, 2027 the aggregate quantity of imports eligible for preferential treatment under these provisions is 1,690,799,016 square meters equivalent. Of this amount, 845,399,508 square meters equivalent is available to apparel articles imported under the special rule for lesserdeveloped countries. Apparel articles entered in excess of these quantities will be subject to otherwise applicable tariffs.

Physical Fitness T-shirts Contract Awarded

September 17, 2026, Federal Prison Industries Inc., Jesup, Georgia (SPE1C1-26-D-F004, $16,173,236) and Carolina Apparel Group Inc.,* Wadesboro, North Carolina (SPE1C1-26-D-0077, $16,152,529) have each been awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0029) for various types of physical fitness t-shirts. This was a competitive acquisition with seven responses received. These are four-year contracts with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 16, 2031. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2031 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small Business

Green Coat Contract Awarded

September 17, 2026, Gil Sewing Corp.,** Morton Grove, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $68,381,793 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men's green coats, belts and keepers. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Sept. 16, 2031. Using military service is Marine Corps. 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-0073).**Women-owned small business

**Women-owned small business

Athletic Shoe Contracts Awarded

September 17, 2026, San Antonio Shoe, San Antonio, Texas (SPE1C1-26-D-0084, $98,010,000) and New Balance Athletics Inc., Boston, Massachusetts (SPE1C1-26-D-0085, $58,860,000) have each been awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0012) for men's and women's athletic shoes. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Sept. 16, 2029. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves all heating pads and heated blankets sold by JKMax including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B. The heated blankets and heating pads are blue, gray, brown or red. They are made of polyester fabric and are machine washable. The blankets and pads were sold in multiple sizes, and both have a detachable white remote that can be used to adjust the heat. The model number is located on the back of the remote and is also printed on a white label affixed to the product packaging along with the brand name “JKMAX”. Remedy:

September 17, 2026, Consumers should stop using the recalled blankets and pads immediately and contact JKMax for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries: JKMax is aware of 577 reports of blankets smoking, melting or burning due to the heating elements overheating, including 53 burn injuries.

Sold Online At: Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026 as both a one-pack or a two-pack.

Importer(s): Jiande Pengshuai Trading Co., Ltd, of China

Recall number: 26-778

More information and photos HERE.

Sailors Shape the Future of Navy Uniforms

September 3, 2026, Scientists, designers, engineers and textile experts from the Navy Exchange Service Command’s Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility worked with nearly 80 female Sailors during a five-day fit evaluation Aug 17-21, 2026, onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and at NEX Norfolk, Virginia. The research team collected measurement data and used cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to evaluate prototype uniforms for concept of fit, functional design and accuracy of the size prediction.

Read more HERE.

FY2027 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity

On September 1, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published IN 12704 FY2027 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity.

On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the President's FY2027 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), atomic energy defense activities primarily of the U.S. Department of Energy, and other national defense activities. (DOD is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025.) The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) sets policy and authorizes appropriations for the majority of these activities. This product summarizes key congressional activity on a National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800; S. 4784).

In the House, on May 26, 2026, Representative Mike Rogers, chair of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), and Representative Adam Smith, HASC ranking member, released draft legislative proposals, or prints, for matters in an FY2027 NDAA under the jurisdiction of HASC's seven subcommittees. They also released a draft legislative proposal (described as a chairman's mark, also known as a chair's mark) for portions of the bill not in the subcommittee marks. Each print contained bill language and directive report language. Unlike in some previous years, HASC subcommittees did not consider and report a subcommittee mark to the full committee. On June 4, the full committee took up a previously introduced bill, H.R. 8800. HASC then considered the subcommittee prints, the chair's mark, and additional amendments to H.R. 8800. HASC voted 44-12 to order H.R. 8800 reported to the House with an amendment in the nature of a substitute (ANS), reflecting the product of the markup.

On June 15, the committee reported the bill and filed its accompanying report, H.Rept. 119-698. On June 30, the House considered an initial structured rule, H.Res. 1398, reported by the House Rules Committee, that would have provided for floor consideration of H.R. 8800; H.Res. 1398 failed, 198-224. On July 21, the House considered a second structured rule, H.Res. 1438, reported by the House Rules Committee. The rule provided for adoption by the House of an amendment (contained in Rules Committee Print 119-33) that is the text of the HASC-reported ANS; the rule also made in order 320 floor amendments (identified in H.Rept. 119-755) during consideration of H.R. 8800. Additionally, the rule provided that, upon House passage of H.R. 8800, the engrossed text sent to the Senate also include the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which passed the House as an amendment to S. 1383. After agreeing, 214-211, to H.Res. 1438 on July 21, the House considered H.R. 8800 (including amendments). On July 22, the House completed consideration and passed the bill, as amended, 216-212.

In the Senate, on June 8-9, the seven subcommittees of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held markups of draft legislative proposals with recommendations for matters in an FY2027 NDAA under their respective jurisdictions. All but one of the markups (Subcommittee on Personnel) were held in closed session. On June 9-10, the full committee considered the legislation in closed session and on June 10, voted 18-9 to order reported an original bill reflecting the product of the markup.

On June 15, SASC reported to the Senate S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, and filed its accompanying committee report, S.Rept. 119-127. On June 24, the Senate majority leader made a motion to proceed to S. 4784 and filed cloture on that motion (setting up a vote by which the Senate could limit debate on the question of taking up the bill). On July 14, cloture failed (50-46) on the motion to proceed to S. 4784. The majority leader entered a motion to reconsider (potentially allowing the Senate to decide to vote again on cloture on the motion to proceed at a later date). As of publication of this product, the Senate has taken no further procedural steps toward taking up the bill on the floor.

Contract Awarded: Coated Cloth

August 18, 2026, Contract Awarded: Coated Cloth

Awardee: IGCS International.

Award Amount: $187,000.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Undershirt, Olive Drab, MC

August 24, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Undershirt, Olive Drab, MC.

The Solicitation for the purchase of the Undershirt, Olive Drab, MC will result with the intent of the Government to award one contract. 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.

All materials/components and manufacturing shall be Berry Amendment compliant.

See: SAM Notification.

DLA Announces Clothing and Textiles Supplier Pathway

September 9, 2026, the Defense Logistics Agency is happy to announce that the Clothing and Textiles Supplier Pathway is now active. This interactive resource establishes a streamlined, end-to-end guide for industry partners navigating the procurement lifecycle from initial vendor registration to final payment. The link for the C&T Supplier Pathway can be found here: DLA Troop Support C&T Supplier Pathway https://www.dla.mil/Small-Business/Resource-Center/Training-Resources/Details/Article/4408730/dla-troop-support-clothing-textiles-supplier-pathway/.

Deletions from the Procurement List

On August 13, 2026, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published in the Federal Register (91 FR 52293) Deletions from the Procurement List.

The following product(s) and service(s) are deleted 
from the Procurement List:

    8465-01-465-2080--Woodland & Desert Pattern
    8465-01-524-7639--Universal Pattern

Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

On August 20, 2026, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published in the Federal Register (91 FR 53850) Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions.

   The following product(s) and service(s) are proposed for deletion 
from the Procurement List:

Product(s)

NSN(s)--Product Name(s): 5340-00-543-3557--Strap, Webbing, 80'' x 
1''
    Authorized Source of Supply: The Charles Lea Center, Inc., 
Spartanburg, SC
    Contracting Activity: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DLA LAND AND MARITIME

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    8415-00-NSH-3021--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, XSS
    8415-00-NSH-3022--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, SS
    8415-00-NSH-3026--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, XSR
    8415-00-NSH-3027--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, SR
    8415-00-NSH-3028--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, MR
    8415-00-NSH-3029--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, LR
    8415-00-NSH-3030--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, XLR
    8415-00-NSH-3032--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, SL
    8415-00-NSH-3033--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, ML
    8415-00-NSH-3034--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, LL
    8415-00-NSH-3035--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, XLL
    8415-00-NSH-3040--Drawers, Midweight Fire Retardant, ECWCS, 
Army, Desert Sand, XLXL

Uniform Dress Shirt Contract Awarded

September 15, 2026, Elegant Stitches Inc.,* Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a maximum $35,738,199 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Army Green Service Uniform dress shirts. This was a competitive acquisition with seven responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The location of performance is Puerto Rico, with a Sept. 14, 2031, ordering period completion date. Using military service is Army. 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-0091).

*Small Business

Coat and Trouser Contract Awarded

September 15, 2026, Kandor Manufacturing Inc.,*** Arecibo, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $57,004,800 modification (P00030) exercising the fourth one‐year option period of a one‐year base contract (SPE1C1‐23‐D‐0008) with four one‐year option periods for various types of coats and trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is Oct. 8, 2027. Using military services are Army, Air Force and Space Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting activ***Woman-owned small business in historically underutilized business zonesity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

***Woman-owned small business in historically underutilized business zones

Sweet Cubby Recalls Children's Loungewear Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Children’s Sleepwear

This recall involves all Sweet Cubby children’s loungewear sets. The recalled two-piece loungewear sets consist of a short-sleeved shirt and matching shorts. The sets were sold in various colors and in children’s sizes 5-6Y through 13-14Y. “Batch No.: 272779” and the size are printed on the sewn-in neck label and on the seam label.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled loungewear sets immediately, take them away from children and contact Sweet Cubby for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the loungewear sets by cutting them in half and send a photo of the destroyed loungewear sets to SweetCubby@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product. 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Online At: SHEIN.com from June 2025 through May 2026 for between $8 and $12.

Retailer: Hong Kong Xuheyuan Trading Co., Ltd, dba Sweet Cubby, of China

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-752

More information and photos HERE.

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Cold Weather Gear

September 3, 2026, Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Cold Weather Gear.

The 97th Contracting Squadron intends to make award this contract to AbilityOne San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind (CAGE: 64083), under the AbilityOne Program.

See SAM Notification.

WOOL Dress Cloth Consolidation Determination Memo (DNAD)

September 10, 2026, WOOL Dress Cloth Consolidation Determination Memo

Consolidation Determination for Cloth, Air Force, Serge Blue; Army, Gabardine, Heritage Taupe; Army, Heritage Green; Marine Corps, M-1 Khaki; Navy, Tropical, Khaki; Navy, Broadfall, 100% Wool; Navy, Blue, Tropical; Coast Guard, P/W, Serge; Coast Guard, Washable, Tropical Shade; and Marine Corps, Scarlet.

See SAM Notification

Contract Opportunity: WOOL Dress Cloth

September 10, 2026, Wool Dress Cloth.

This is for the purchase of the following:

	
(1)	Item Description: Cloth, Air Force, Poly/Wool, Serge, Blue Shade #1620
NSN: 8305-01-376-9471 (s) YD PGC: 93366
SPEC: MIL-DTL-823M Dated 2 September 2020

(2)	Item Description: Cloth, Navy, Blue, Poly/Wool, Tropical Washable
NSN: 8305-01-151-1864 (s) YD PGC: 18243           
Spec: NCTRF-PD-04-06A  Dated 8 August 2022

(3)	Item Description: Cloth, Navy, Blue, Tropical, Poly/Wool, Washable Khaki
NSN: 8305-01-539-4587 (s) YD PGC: 31484           
Spec: NCTRF-PD-06A  Dated 8 August 2022

(4)	Item Description: Cloth, Marine Corps, M-1 Khaki, Poly/Wool, Tropical
NSN: 8305-01-509-5360 (s) YD PGC: 28380           
Spec: MIL-DTL-29404C  Dated 5 March 2026

(5)	Item Description: Cloth, Army, Gabardine, Poly/Wool, Heritage Taupe 565
NSN: 8305-01-684-1022 (s) YD PGC: 12170           
Spec: GL-PD-19008A  Dated 10 February 2020

(6)	Item Description: Cloth, Army, Poly/Wool, Elastique, Heritage Green 564
NSN: 8305-01-684-0919 (s) YD PGC: 12169           
Spec: GL-PD-19008A  Dated 10 February 2020

(7)	Item Description: Cloth, Navy, Blue, 100% Wool, Serge
NSN: 8305-00-350-5655 (s) YD PGC: 91750           
Spec: MIL-DTL-823M  Dated 2 September 2020

(8)	Item Description: Cloth, Coast Guard, Poly/Wool, Serge Shade 3362
NSN: 8305-01-113-3451 (s) YD PGC: 17531           
Spec: MIL-DTL-823M  Dated 2 September 2020

(9)	Item Description: Cloth, Coast Guard, Poly/Wool, Tropical, Washable Shade 3362
NSN: 8305-01-603-1035 (s) YD PGC: 34246           
Spec: CG/PD 10-299A  Dated 8 March 2012

(10)	Item Description: Cloth, Marine Corps, Scarlet Shade 2501
NSN: 8305-01-209-6542 (s) YD PGC: 91438           
Spec: MIL-DTL-29405B Dated 3 August 2021

The Domestic Non-Availability Determination (DNAD) items to be purchased are as follows:
PGC 12813 - Army Cloth, Gabardine, Poly/Wool, Heritage Taupe, Mil Spec GL/PD 19008A
PGC 14068 - Army Cloth, Poly/Wool, Elastique, Heritage Green 564 Mil Spec GL-PD-19007A
PGC 14069 - Air Force Cloth, Poly/Wool Serge, Mil Spec MIL-DTL-823M
PGC 14067 - Marine Corps M-1 Khaki, Poly/Wool, Tropical Cloth, Mil Spec MIL-C-29404B
PGC 12814 - Navy Cloth, Tropical Poly/Wool, Washable Khaki Cloth, Mil Spec NCTRF-PD-04-06A
PGC 14165 - Navy Cloth, Blue, Broad Fall, Wool, Serge, Mil Spec MIL-DTL-823M
PGC 14153 - Coast Guard Cloth, Poly/Wool, Serge Shade 3362 Mil Spec MIL-DTL-823M
PGC 14199 - Coast Guard Cloth, Poly/Wool, Tropical, Washable Shade 3362 Mil Spec CG/PD 

See SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Cotton/Nylon Black Dress Socks

September 10, 20267, Cotton/Nylon Black Dress Socks

All materials/components shall be Berry Amendment compliant.

See: SAM Notification.

Fine Denier Polyester from India FYI No Action Needed

On September 4, 2026, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (91 FR 56836) Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews.

India: Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber, A-533-875.     7/1/25-6/30/26
    The Bombay Dyeing And Manufacturing Company imited--

Dress Coat Contract Awarded

July 31, 2026, H.C. Contracting Inc.,*** doing business as Ferrara Manufacturing, Long Island City, New York, has been awarded a maximum of $9,576,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for blue dress coats. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is July 31, 2031. Using military service is Marine Corps. 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-0070).

***Small women-owned business

Camouflage Parka Contract Awarded

July 31, 2026, Bethel Industries Inc.,* Jersey City, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $18,532,500 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for snow camouflage parkas. This was a competitive acquisition with 13 responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is July 30, 2031. Using military services are Army, Navy, and Marine Corp. 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-0071).

*Small business

Survival Vest Contract Awarded

July 31, 2026, Peckham Inc.,** Lansing, Michigan, has been awarded a maximum $31,571,742 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the aircrew endurance survival vests and components. This was a competitive acquisition with four responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Nov. 17, 2029. Using military service is Navy. 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-N002).

**Mandatory source

Hot Weather Combat Uniform Contract Awarded

August 5, 2026, Pentaq Manufacturing Corp.,*** Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $41,363,742 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform female coats and trousers. This was a competitive acquisition with 13 offers received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Aug. 5, 2031. Using military services are Army, Air Force, and Space 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-0033).

***Small business in historically underutilized business zones

Hot Weather Combat Uniform Coat Contact Awarded

August 6, 2026, MM Manufacturing LLC,* Lajas, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $31,151,250 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for improved hot weather combat uniform female coats. This was a competitive acquisition with seven offers received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Aug. 5, 2031. Using military services are Army, Air Force, and Space 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-0050).

*Small business

Cold Weather Drawer Contract Awarded

September 11, 2026, Peckham Vocational Industries Inc.,** Lansing, Michigan, has been awarded a maximum $9,980,867 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for cold weather drawers. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 10, 2031. Using military services are Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. 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-N023).

**Mandatory Source

Men’s and Women’s Dress Coat Contract Awarded

August 20, 2026, H.C. Contracting Inc.,** doing business as Ferrara Manufacturing, Long Island City, New York, has been awarded a maximum $93,949,180 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for men’s and women’s dress coats. This was a competitive acquisition with four responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is Aug. 19, 2031. Using military services are Air Force and Space 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-0067).

**Woman-Owned Small Business

Wind Jacket Contract Awarded

August 27, 2026, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland,** Baltimore, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $49,267,006 firm-fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for wind jackets. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Aug. 26, 2031. Using military service is Army. 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-B014).

**Mandatory Source

Physical Fitness Gear Contract Awarded

September 4, 2026, Pentaq Manufacturing Corp.,* Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $763,082,470 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for physical fitness gear. This was a competitive acquisition with six responses received. This is a five-year base contract with one five-year option period. Other contracts are expected to be awarded under this solicitation (SPE1C1-25-R-0130) and awardees will compete for a portion of the maximum dollar value. The ordering period end date is Sept. 3, 2031. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. 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-0079).

*Small business

Cold Weather Cap Contract Awarded

September 8, 2026, Peckham Vocational Industries Inc.,* Lansing, Michigan, has been awarded a maximum $11,582,550 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for cold weather caps. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 7, 2031. Using military services are Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. 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-N022).

*Small business

Dress Shirt Contract Awarded

September 9, 20266, Heartland Manufacturing Inc.,* Edgewood, New York, has been awarded a maximum $27,175,061 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for dress shirts. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 8, 2031. Using military service is Army. 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-0087).

*Small business

Combat Helmet Pad Suspension System Contract Awarded

September 10, 2026, National Industries for the Blind,** Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded an estimated $15,600,000 modification (P000021) exercising the fourth one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-23-D-B002) with four one-year option periods for advanced combat helmet pad suspension system. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The performance completion date is Sept. 16, 2027. 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.

**Mandatory source

Flyer's Jacket Contract Awarded

September 19, 2026, Valley Apparel LLC,* Knoxville, Tennessee, has been awarded a maximum $46,932,696 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for 36P summer weather and 45P cold weather flyer's jackets. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a two-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Sept. 9, 2028. Using customers are Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0083).

*Small business

USSF Honor Guard debuts new WOOL ceremonial uniform at Freedom 250 Grand Prix

August 21, 2026, the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard updated its ceremonial service dress uniform recently and debuted the new ensemble at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event in Washington.

Read more HERE.

The Space Force service dress coat is a polyester and Lycra wool blend, partial double-breasted with a diagonal row of six buttons and will have one welt pocket on the upper left side. Both officer and enlisted coats will have epaulets. See the specifications HERE.