Purchase Order SPE1C126P0308

Kennedy Inc., doing business as Newport Sterling, was awarded a $238,400 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division on January 13, 2026. The contract calls for the delivery of 20,000 units of decoration sets (NSN 8455016512228) with an ultimate completion date of May 13, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside award, restricting competition to small business entities. The goods will be delivered to Arizona Industries for the Blind, and Kennedy Inc., a small business manufacturer specializing in military uniforms, insignia, medals, and other military recognition items located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its established track record as a key supplier of military recognition products to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

The solicitation, posted on December 29, 2025, with a quote due date of January 5, 2026, required bidders to meet a 120-day delivery timeline following order placement and to comply with Military Specifications and Standards for the decoration sets. As a registered small business in the System for Award Management since 2005, Kennedy Inc. has consistently demonstrated its capacity to deliver specialized military apparel and accessories to various federal organizations, including the U.S. Coast Guard and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, making it a qualified vendor for this procurement under the Defense Logistics Agency's clothing and textiles program.