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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Manufacturing of MIL-Spec Fibrous Plaited Rope

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NAICS: 313110
DIBBS
Domestic Raw Material Supply for Footwear ProductionThe contract is for the supply of domestically sourced textiles, leather, rubber soles, and adhesives to support the manufacture of military footwear, with all materials required to fully comply with Buy American Act and DFARS sourcing regulations. The subcontract is part of a larger Defense Logistics Agency initiative under the Department of Defense to ensure complete domestic supply chain integrity for critical defense equipment. All components must originate from U.S. sources, with no foreign content permitted unless explicitly exempted under strict regulatory thresholds, and production processes must occur entirely within the United States to meet statutory requirements. The North American Industry Classification System code 313110 confirms the focus on textile mill product manufacturing, indicating that the primary responsibilities involve the production and delivery of raw materials rather than assembled footwear. The contract is posted under the DIBBS platform with the specific award identifier SPE1C124D0044 and delivery order SPE1C126F5169, signaling its role as a supporting subcontract in a federal procurement chain. While no specific location, point of contact, or set-aside classification is provided, the requirement for total domestic sourcing and adherence to defense supply chain standards underscores the mission-critical nature of the materials being procured. The contract was posted on July 14, 2026, and is anticipated to be active in support of ongoing military boot production needs.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

2 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

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The contract requires the manufacture of a 3-inch circumference, 1,200-foot-per-reel fibrous plaited rope that meets the stringent specifications of MIL-R-24537, encompassing all phases from raw material sourcing and braiding to rigorous quality control and final delivery preparation. The rope must comply with military standards for performance, durability, and consistency, with the entire production process subject to strict oversight to ensure adherence to technical requirements. Manufacturing must be executed by a certified small business, as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the North American Industry Classification System code 313110 indicating a focus on rope, cordage, and twine manufacturing. The performance location is specified as San Diego, California, with the contract issued under the Department of Defense and managed by the Construction & Equipment Manu & Con agency. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and the opportunity is available through the DIBBS platform under solicitation number SPE8EE26T2137. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to scale production to meet volume requirements, maintain consistent quality across reels, and prepare shipments in accordance with military logistics standards, with all subcontracting and supply chain activities required to comply with federal acquisition regulations and small business eligibility criteria.

General Info

Manufacture 3-inch, 1,200-ft fibrous rope per MIL-R-24537 by certified small business in San Diego.

Agency

Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CONView Agency

NAICS

313110 - Fiber, Yarn, and Thread MillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8EE-26-T-2137.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ROPE, FIBROUS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CON
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Manufacture of 3-inch circumference, 1,200-foot-per-reel fibrous plaited rope compliant with MIL-R-24537, including raw material sourcing, braiding, quality control, and delivery preparation.

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