Domestic Textile and Thread Supply

The contract calls for the supply of U.S.-sourced threads, backing fabrics, and other textile materials essential for the production of insignia, with strict compliance required under the Buy American Act and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. All materials must originate entirely within the United States and meet stringent domestic sourcing standards to ensure eligibility for federal procurement. This is a subcontract opportunity designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration, meaning only small business concern performers are eligible to bid, aligning with FAR 19.5 regulations. The North American Industry Classification System code 313310 identifies the scope as pertaining to textile mill products, specifically focusing on the manufacturing of woven and nonwoven textiles for specialized military applications. The solicitation is managed by C and T Supply Chain under the Department of Defense and was posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 23, 2026. Performance is expected to support defense insignia manufacturing, though no specific delivery location is listed, and the opportunity is accessible through the DIBBS platform.