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

Contract Opportunity: USMC WOOL Overcoat

May 18, 2026, Contract Opportunity: USMC WOOL Overcoat

Brand Name or Equal to Fechheimer Brothers Company, Mfr Part #921B9119C.

This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement, in accordance with MCO 1020.34H & BksO 1020.5K. The manufacturer's name and part/model number have been provided to describe equipment deemed capable of satisfying the Government's requirement. Further, the manufacturer name and part numbers are provided only to assist potential vendors in understanding the Government's requirement. The Government is not soliciting a specific brand name and will consider quotes for any products that meet the specifications listed above that an "equal" product would require to be considered technically acceptable.

- 100% Melton wool for the USMC six button bridge coat, labeled "Marine Blue" but appearing nearly black.

- Heavy dark wool designed for warmth and durability in cold weather.

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: GEN III Layer 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket

May 16, 2026, Contract Opportunity: GEN III Layer 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

GUARANTEED MINIMUM DOLLAR VALUE (GM): The total GM dollar value is $3,750,000. The Government may fulfill the GM by issuing a single delivery order or any number of delivery orders

Acquisition governed by the BERRY AMENDMENT.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity FMS: Hot Weather Combat Boots

May 14, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Hot Weather Combat Boots.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG intends to procure a Qty. 5,000 pair Hot weather combat boots in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). This requirement is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the country of Tunisia under Case TU-B-UVE. The Government anticipates the issuance of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation.

Comparison P/N: 8177- (corresponds to Belleville Boot brand).

Material: LEATHER.

Special Feature: Berry Amendment Compliant.

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

See: SAM Notification.

Within the U.S. industry it is widely understood that Department of Defense acquisitions of textiles and clothing are government by the Berry Amendment which requires domestic U.S. sourcing. Less well known is that the Berry Amendment applies to all funds "made available" to the Defense Department. That includes Department of Defense procurement for Foreign Military Sales.

Extreme Cold/Wet Weather Jacket Contract Awarded

SOFX Inc.,* Charleston, South Carolina, has been awarded a maximum $11,655,000 modification (P00012) exercising the third one‐year option period of a one‐year base contract (SPE1C1‐23‐D‐0046) with three one‐year option periods for extreme cold/wet weather jackets. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Location of performance is Tennessee, with a May 11, 2027, ordering period end date. Using military services are Army and Air Force. 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

Cold Weather Combat Boot Contracts Awarded

McRae Industries Inc.,* Mount Gilead, North Carolina (SPE1C1-26-D-0044, $43,753,986); and Original Footwear Manufacturing Inc.,* Big Rapids, Michigan (SPE1C1-26-D-0043, $41,922,741), have each been awarded a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0026 for cold weather combat boots. These are three-year contracts with no option periods. The ordering period end date is April 28, 2029. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

See: DoD Announcement.

Sources Sought Cold/Wet Weather Gear

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is seeking sources to provide cold/wet weather gear for the 42d Security Forces Squadron in accordance with the draft Statement of Requirements (SOR) paragraphs 2.1- 2.5.3 (see Attachment). The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in determining what types of products and capabilities are available in the market for this type of requirement outlined in the attached DRAFT SOR.

See: SAM Notification

Gen III Layer 5 Soft Shell Cold Weather Jacket

This procurement is for the manufacture and delivery of JACKET, SOFT SHELL COLD WEATHER GEN III LAYER 5, NSN 8415-01-641-1633(s), PGC: 04057. The Layer 5 Jackets are procured in accordance with GL-PD-06-05B, dated 9 March 2015, pattern dated 7 May 2010.

This subject procurement will be for one term with an 18-month ordering period with the following quantities:

100% Total Small business Set-Aside

18-Month Term

Contract Minimum: 32,784 EA

Contract Estimated Quantity: 131,136 EA

Contract Maximum: 163,920 EA

The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment" impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014) must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.

See: SAM Notification.

Cold Weather Sleep Pad Request for Information

April 28, 2026, The United States Army is seeking commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) sleep pads for use in extreme cold weather. The goal of this effort is to identify vendors with capabilities to provide insulated sleeping pads. Interest is in readily available products or mature developmental items (must be based on a concise and attainable development/commercialization plan).

See: SAM Notification.

Extreme Cold/Wet Weather Jacket Contract Awarded

March 27, 2026, Federal Prison Industries Inc.,** doing business as UNICOR, Washington, D.C., has been awarded a maximum $16,978,500 modification (P00011) exercising the third one‐year option period of a one‐year base contract (SPE1C1‐23‐D‐0017) with three one‐year option periods for extreme cold/wet weather jackets. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Location of performance is Kentucky, with a March 27, 2027, ordering period end date. Using military services are Army and Air Force. 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

Extreme Cold and Wet Weather Jackets Contract Awarded

March 26, 2026, Valley Apparel LLC,* Knoxville, Tennessee, has been awarded a maximum $17,635,275 modification (P00011) exercising the third one‐year option period of a one‐year base contract (SPE1C1‐23‐D‐0016) with three one‐year option periods for extreme cold and wet weather jackets. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is March 27, 2027. Using military services are Army and Air Force. 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

Source Sought Balaclava

February 20, 2026, HOOD, BALACLAVA, EXTENDED COLD WEATHER, PGC 00547 & PGC 29295

See the SAM notice HERE.

Air Force Announces Updates to Dress and Appearance Regulation

Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms: There is no longer a requirement for all officers to maintain a full set of OCPs. Only those individuals performing assigned duties and mission requirements that necessitate OCPs must maintain a full set.

Bags: The new standardized list of colors for authorized bags includes solid black, brown, dark blue, olive drab green, and OCP-patterned. The full details on authorized bags are published here.

Watch cap: The watch cap may be worn during Oct. 1 to March 31, cold weather conditions, or as determined and approved by the installation commander. It will be solid black or coyote brown knit or fleece material and not include rank insignia. The black watch cap may be worn with Class A and B uniforms, OCPs, or PT gear. The coyote brown watch cap may be worn with the OCP uniform or PT gear.

Read more HERE.

Cold Weather Coveralls Contract Awarded

December 12, 2025, SNC Manufacturing LLC,* Orocovis, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $15,857,625 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for mechanics cold weather coveralls. This was a competitive acquisition with five responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Dec. 12, 2030. 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-0013).

*Small business

Extreme Cold Weather Sleeping Bag System

December 9, 2025, Bestwork Industries for the Blind Inc.,* Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $68,200,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for extreme cold weather sleeping bag system. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Dec. 8, 2030. 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 (SPE1C1-26-D-B002).

*Small business

Extreme Cold Weather Parka Contract Awarded

September 19, 2025, Hardwick Tactical Corp.,* Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $12,094,945 modification (P00005) exercising the first 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, 2026. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2026 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

Hot Weather Combat Boot Contract Awarded

August 26, 2025, UPDATE: Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co.,* Belleville, Illinois (SPE1C1-25-D-0080, $24,625,378), has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for hot weather combat improved boots, issued against solicitation SPE1C1‐24‐R‐0090 and awarded June 26, 2025. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

Hot Weather Combat Boot Contract

August 25, 2025, UPDATE: McRae Industries Inc.,* Mount Gilead, North Carolina (SPE1C1-25-D-0079, $28,807,472), has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for hot weather combat improved boots, issued against solicitation SPE1C1‐24‐R‐0090 and awarded June 27, 2025. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

Flame Resistant Extreme Weather Outer Layer Trouser Contract Awarded

July 15, 2025, Vibrant Works/San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind,** San Antonio, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $67,851,379 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for flame resistant extreme weather outer layer trousers. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is July 14, 2030. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-25-D-B011).

**Mandatory source

Army Boot Contract Awared

June 27, 2025, Propper International Inc.,* Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $56,999,268 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for hot weather combat improved boots. This was a competitive acquisition with six responses received. This is a three-year six-month contract with no option periods. Other contracts are expected to be awarded under this solicitation (SPE1C1‐24‐R‐0090) and awardees will compete for a portion of the maximum dollar value. The ordering period end date is Dec. 26, 2028. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-25-D-0063).

*Small Business