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NAICS Code· 315120

NAICS 315120: Apparel Knitting Mills

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. Jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories, are included. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 315120 – Apparel Knitting Mills encompasses the manufacturing of knitted apparel products, including hosiery, sweaters, activewear, undergarments, and other fabricated knitted garments using circular and flat knitting machines. This sector focuses on the transformation of yarns and fibers into finished textile products through automated knitting processes, often involving technical specifications for stretch, durability, moisture-wicking, and thermal regulation.

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NAICS code 315120 covers Apparel Knitting Mills. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in knitting apparel or knitting fabric and then manufacturing apparel. Jobbers, performing entrepreneurial functions involved in knitting apparel and accessories, are included. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 315120
New
Federal
Request for Information on Combat Boot Sock
Solicitation # RequestForInformationOnCombatBootSock
The U.S. Marine Corps Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps and Program Manager Combat Support Systems are conducting market research through a Sources Sought Announcement to identify manufacturers capable of producing high-performance combat boot socks. These socks are intended for Department of Defense personnel operating in environments above 20 degrees Fahrenheit, with the goal of enhancing foot comfort, durability, and performance. The required socks must be over-the-calf length and feature cushioning to prevent blisters, graduated compression to promote blood flow, a non-slip top cuff, and nylon reinforcement at the heel and toe. Material specifications require a minimum of 52 percent wool, 20 percent nylon, and 1 percent spandex, with a strict prohibition on cotton or rayon fibers. The socks must be produced in four classes: Marine olive drab green, black, coyote 498, and undyed/natural, and offered in sizes small through extra-large. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Berry Amendment, strict dermal toxicity and sensitization standards to ensure skin compatibility, and specific marking requirements where sizes are permanently knotted on the exterior cuff in a contrasting color. Quality assurance involves visual and dimensional examinations based on ASTM and ASQ/ANSI standards, with a requirement that the product has been previously sold to the commercial market or government. Interested sources must submit their business size, NAICS code 315120, and CAGE code to the designated points of contact by October 30, 2026.
W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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5 days ago

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in 16 days
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
SLED
Firefighter Turnout Gear SupplyThis subcontract opportunity is for the supply and delivery of firefighter turnout gear to prime contractors working on Commonwealth of Kentucky state agency projects, specifically under the Department for Natural Resources. The scope of work involves providing protective coats and pants in various sizes that strictly adhere to National Fire Protection Association NFPA 1970 standards. Mandatory certification for structural firefighting protective clothing is required to ensure all gear meets these safety specifications. The solicitation was posted on September 4, 2026, with a response deadline of September 18, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 315120, this contract focuses on the procurement of specialized protective apparel to support state agency firefighting operations within Kentucky.
Dept for Natural Resources

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about 1 month ago

CLOSED

26 days ago
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
DIBBS
LINERS, SOCKS
Solicitation # SPE1C1-26-Q-0320
The solicitation seeks 36,486 pairs of liners, socks under NSN 8440-01-415-0056, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense. The contract opportunity is identified by solicitation number SPE1C1-26-Q-0320 and was posted on August 10, 2026, with responses due by September 7, 2026. The NAICS code 315120 indicates the category pertains to apparel knitting mills, specifying the nature of the manufacturing required. The procurement is open to federal contractors without a set-aside classification, and the performance location is not specified beyond the United States. All inquiries must be directed via email to DibbsBSM@dla.mil, with additional details available through the DIBBS portal using the solicitation number.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

2 months ago

CLOSED

about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
Army Green Service Uniform All Weather Coat
Solicitation # SPE1C126R0115
This contract solicitation, identified as SPE1C1-26-R-0115, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of Men’s Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) All-Weather Coats (AWC) under NSN 8405-01-683-8982 and PGC 00181, manufactured in strict compliance with MIL-DTL-32768A with Amendment 1, effective March 31, 2026, and pattern specifications dated May 22, 2026. The acquisition is structured as two separate Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price contracts, each with a 50% split of the total requirement, ensuring equal opportunity for small businesses. Each lot carries a guaranteed minimum order of 16,650 units annually over a 60-month period, with an Annual Estimated Quantity of 66,600 units and a maximum capacity of 499,500 units per lot across the contract term. All items must be 100% manufactured in the United States using 100% U.S.-sourced materials, adhering to the requirements of the Berry Amendment and DFARS 252.225-7012, with no foreign content permitted. Pricing is strictly based on F.O.B. Destination for all deliveries, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination for standard orders and at the origin only for depot stock orders. The initial delivery will be sent to the Travis Association for the Blind in Austin, TX, with subsequent orders issued every 120 days after award. Evaluation for award is based on a trade-off process where technical merit is prioritized over price, in the order of Product Demonstration Models (PDM), Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Proposed Price. Offerors must submit one PDM of size 40R from each proposed place of performance, and must also provide their past performance history from the prior three years. The solicitation explicitly prohibits Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation and allows for award to be made to the offeror with the highest overall value, not necessarily the lowest price. Packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-S-29368, MIL-STD-129 with Change Notice 3, and MIL-DTL-32075,
DLA Troop Support

POSTED

3 months ago

CLOSED

2 months ago
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NAICS: 315120
Awarded
DIBBS
DRAWERS, MEN'S
Solicitation # SPE1C1-22-R-0030
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to KARLAS & EMMAS KNITS LLC, a Women-Owned Small Business with CAGE code 8PCJ4, for the procurement of men’s drawers in white and tan configurations, including pair and pack variations. The contract, issued under SPE1C122D1538 and identified by solicitation SPE1C126F5195, has a total award value of $25,618.32 for this specific delivery order, though the full potential contract value ranges from $2.48 million to $12.4 million across the base year and four option periods, contingent on quantity requirements. Deliveries are FOB Destination, with lead times of 120 days for the initial order and 90 days for subsequent orders, and the primary delivery point is the Travis Association for the Blind in Austin, TX. The contract includes detailed packaging, marking, and labeling standards requiring ASTM-D1974 fiberboard boxes with inner liners, ISPM-15 compliant wood packaging, and MIL-STD-147E and MIL-HDBK-774 palletization guidelines. Each shipment must feature NSN and UPC barcodes, a colorized DLA Troop Support logo on polyethylene bags, and passive Gen2 RFID inlays compliant with EPCglobal C1G2 protocols at the item, case, and pallet levels. Compliance with stringent quality and technical requirements is mandatory, with inspection criteria governed by ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 at AQL 1.0 for visual defects and AQL 2.5 for dimensional defects, alongside adherence to AATCC standards for fabric stability and shade consistency. The Berry Amendment mandates domestic sourcing of all textile components, and the contractor must comply with DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles Quality Assurance Requirements. While first-article testing is waived, pre-production samples require prior government approval. The contract incorporates critical clauses including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibitions on acquiring covered telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity incident reporting limitations, and levies on contract payments. Invoicing is processed manually via paper submission to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, OH, and contract administration is managed by the DCMA Garden City office with Donna Kuzma-Streibich listed as the Contracting Officer. The award was made under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, prioritizing strict
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

3 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 315120
International
Frozen Dessert and Ice Cream SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of specialized frozen desserts and ice cream products for prime contractors working on catering projects at the Princess Margaret Hospital for the Government of Jamaica. The scope of work includes the delivery of bulk ice cream, frozen novelty items, and various toppings, with a strict requirement for the use of deep-freeze transport and storage solutions to ensure the integrity of the cold chain. To qualify for this engagement, the supplier must maintain full cold-chain compliance and hold all necessary food safety certifications. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 315120 and was posted on July 15, 2026.
Princess Margaret Hospital

POSTED

3 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 315120
DIBBS
Cold Weather Sock ManufacturingThis subcontract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, involves the manufacture of cold weather socks. The production must adhere to military specification GL-PD-22-06 and covers four distinct varieties: liner, light, mid, and heavy weight types. All socks are required to be produced in the specific color Coyote Brown 498. The project is categorized under NAICS code 315120 for hosiery manufacturing. It was posted on July 2, 2026, and is managed through the Defense Logistics Agency's procurement systems.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

3 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 315120
DIBBS
Cold Weather Sock Manufacturing (Type I Liner)This subcontract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, involves the production of military-specification cold weather sock liners. Specifically, the contract covers the manufacturing of Type I, Medium liners, encompassing all necessary stages of production including knitting, dyeing, and finishing to meet the requirements of NSN 8440-01-705-7655. The project falls under NAICS code 315120 and was posted on June 30, 2026. It ensures the delivery of specialized apparel designed for extreme cold weather environments according to strict military standards.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

4 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 315120
Awarded
DIBBS
SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE I
Solicitation # SPE1C1-24-R-0076
Defense Logistics Agency award SPE1C126F4967 is a delivery order issued under the broader Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract SPE1C125D0008. Awarded to Graham Dyeing & Finishing Inc, a Women-Owned Small Business, this specific order is for the procurement of 4,428 pairs of Cold Weather Type I Liner socks (NSN 8440017057655) at a unit price of 6.97 dollars, totaling 30,863.16 dollars. Deliveries are scheduled in increments of 738 pairs from September 2026 through February 2027, with shipments destined for the Travis Association for the Blind in Texas and the LVI Pendergrass Distribution Center in Georgia. The overarching IDIQ contract spans a 36-month term divided into three 12-month pricing tiers, with a guaranteed minimum of 104,000 pairs and a maximum ceiling of 1,556,250 pairs across various sock types. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring strict adherence to technical specifications GL-PD 22-06 and military standards for packaging and marking, including MIL-STD-129R and MIL-STD-2073-1D. All items are FOB Destination, and invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area Workflow.
Defense Logistics Agency

POSTED

4 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
Sock Manufacturing – Polyester/Nylon/Spandex Blend (Type II)The contract seeks the production of black stretch-type liner socks made from a polyester, nylon, and spandex blend fabric, adhering to the military specification CID A-A-50015D. The socks must feature high-stretch construction to ensure flexibility and comfort while meeting rigorous durability standards through mandatory testing. This is a small business set-aside contract under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for total small business concerns, and is classified under NAICS code 315120, which pertains to apparel knitting mills. Performance of the work is expected to be conducted under the oversight of DLA Troop Support, a subordinate agency of the Department of Defense, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The opportunity is open for subcontracting and aims to fulfill a critical supply need for military personnel requiring high-performance footwear underlayer solutions.
DLA Troop Support

POSTED

4 months ago

CLOSED

2 months ago
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
Sock Manufacturing – Cotton/Nylon Blend (Type I)The contract calls for the production of black stretch-type liner socks made from a cotton and nylon blend fabric, manufactured to meet the military specification CID A-A-50015D. The scope includes all essential manufacturing steps such as knitting, dyeing, banding, and rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with technical and durability standards. This is a subcontract opportunity set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 315120 corresponding to apparel knitting mills. The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Troop Support, is the issuing agency and the work must be performed in accordance with federal procurement guidelines. Responses are due by July 31, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on June 18, 2026, with no specific place of performance or point of contact details provided in the public listing.
DLA Troop Support

POSTED

4 months ago

CLOSED

2 months ago
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NAICS: 315120
Closed
Federal
Clothing
Solicitation # W911S226U3025
The contract pertains to clothing procurement under solicitation number W911S226U3025, issued by the Department of Defense through the Fort Drum Military Installation Contracting Command. It is a combined solicitation with a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5, exclusively available to small businesses classified under NAICS code 315120, which covers apparel knitting mills. The requirement mandates that all clothing purchases must be processed through the Defense Logistics Agency unless a SONA exception is formally provided by the Fort Drum MICC, and cancellation is permissible only if this condition is not met. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, with responses due by 6:35 PM Eastern Time on the same day, indicating a very limited window for submission. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Rachelle Brigham, reachable via phone and email at the provided military address, and the contract’s administrative office is located in Fort Drum, New York, with a place of performance listed in the 28310 ZIP code area.
W6QM Micc-Ft Drum

POSTED

4 months ago

CLOSED

4 months ago
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