Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE1C120D1287

This indefinite delivery contract (IDC) was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division to Special T Hosiery Mills Inc., a small business manufacturer of socks and hosiery located in Burlington, North Carolina. The IDC has a ceiling value of $1,004,850 and a period of performance through June 1, 2025. Under this IDC, Special T Hosiery Mills has received multiple firm fixed-price delivery orders to supply various types of socks, including athletic, basic, heavyweight, boot, antimicrobial, and green socks, to support the clothing and textile needs of U.S. armed forces personnel. The delivery orders have ranged in value from approximately $5,000 to $400,000 and were primarily issued without set-aside designations, though some were awarded under small business set-aside vehicles. These task orders demonstrate Special T Hosiery Mills' role as a key supplier of sock products to the DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division, which is responsible for sourcing and delivering clothing and textiles to the military.

The original solicitation was issued as a 100% small business set-aside, seeking socks that meet the requirements of Commercial Item Description A-A-55079. The contract was awarded using best value/tradeoff procedures, with technical factors (product demonstration model and past performance) being more important than cost or price. The DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division will use the IDC to efficiently manage its sock supply chain by issuing firm fixed-price delivery orders to Special T Hosiery Mills based on fluctuating military personnel requirements.