Specialty Textile Material Supply (Cotton Fabric & Components)

The contract calls for the supply of certified raw cotton fabric along with essential components such as elastic and thread, specifically tailored for the production of helmet liners that must meet either military or commercial specifications. Full traceability of all materials is required, with comprehensive documentation to ensure compliance, quality control, and accountability throughout the supply chain. The materials must be sourced and manufactured to precise standards to guarantee performance and consistency in critical protective gear applications. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, exclusively reserved for small businesses as defined by the FAR, with the NAICS code 313210 indicating textile mill product manufacturing. The procurement is managed by DLA Maritime in Portsmouth under the Department of Defense, with performance required in Kittery, Maine, at the specified ZIP code 03904. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and interested parties must submit proposals through the official SAM.gov portal, adhering to all regulatory and technical requirements outlined in the solicitation.