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Request for Information – C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission

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The Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support is seeking white papers from industry to identify cutting-edge innovations in clothing and textiles, including fabrics, materials, components, manufacturing processes, and end items, ahead of the C&T Innovation Day scheduled for August 20, 2026, at George Mason University. Submissions are encouraged to propose new capabilities, integrate advanced technologies into existing products, address supply chain bottlenecks using commercial solutions, reduce costs, enable cross-service commonality, or mitigate current supply-chain risks. White papers must be no longer than two single-spaced pages in 12-point font and must be submitted by July 20, 2026, to C_TInnovation@dla.mil; firms may submit multiple papers on distinct innovations. The government will review all submissions and selectively invite submitters to present additional details at the event, with attendance limited to protect proprietary information. This is purely a request for information and not a solicitation for proposals; the government will not reimburse participants for their efforts or commit to future contracts. Proprietary data must be clearly marked to receive protection, and participation does not guarantee any subsequent business opportunities.

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DOD seeks innovative clothing and textile solutions by July 20, 2026, for August 2026 showcase, no contracts guaranteed.

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Department Of Defense → DLA Troop SupportView Agency

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313310 - Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills View NAICS

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Arlington, VA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Troop Support
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OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
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Request for Information – C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission



DLA is soliciting white papers for Clothing & Textiles (C&T) innovations in fabrics, materials, components, manufacturing processes and end item in advance of the C&T Innovation Day to be held on August 20, 2026 at the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University. 



The objective is to provide DoW an opportunity to review emerging domestic industrial base technologies for potential adoption into future requirements.



Scope of white papers should cover at least one of the following:


  • Propose new capabilities
  • Incorporate new technology into existing end items
  • Identify areas where existing commercial solutions could alleviate ongoing supply chain bottlenecks
  • Propose potential cost-saving solutions  
  • Identify cross‑Service commonality opportunities for cost savings and scalability
  • Provide mitigation to current supply‑chain risks


White paper submission information:


  • White paper submissions are due by July 20, 2026. 
  • Firms can submit separate white papers on different innovations. 
  • Each white paper shall not exceed 2 written pages, single spaced at a 12pt font.   Information beyond 2 pages will not be reviewed.
  • White papers are to be submitted to C_TInnovation@dla.mil


DLA will review all submissions and notify firms if DLA and the Services are interested in learning additional information about your submission as part of the August 20, 2026 event.  The government will limit attendance at individual submission presentations to safeguard industry competitive advantages.



Questions about this notice can be sent to  C_TInnovation@dla.mil



Disclaimer and Other Legal Information: All submissions containing proprietary information shall be marked accordingly. Proprietary information will be protected if marked accordingly. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals.  The Government will not reimburse companies for the information provided. This request for information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business.

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