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Performance Fabric Supply for Workwear

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State & Local

Response Deadline10/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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Metra in Illinois is seeking a subcontractor for the supply of performance fabrics intended for workwear uniform production. The required materials must be durable and climate-adaptive, featuring specific technical properties including moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistance, stain-release, and odor-resistance. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 313240. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 16, 2026.

General Info

Metra seeks a subcontractor for durable, technical workwear fabrics by October 16, 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

313240 - Knit Fabric MillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFI No. 21.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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CUSTOMER CARE UNIFORMS

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Timeline

PostedAug 12

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Response DeadlineOct 16

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10/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Illinois → Metra

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Full Description

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Supply of durable, climate-adaptive fabrics with moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, stain-release, and odor-resistant properties for uniform production.

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