Thread, Postman Blue, 12k yd cone, Fiber Content: Cotton wrapped core (D-Core) size 50, Tex Size… and 1 more item

The Florida Department of Corrections awarded contract C6DDC6 on February 24, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2026, for a contract value of $962. The contract procures specialized textile materials for departmental use, including 32 units of postman blue thread on 12,000-yard cones with a cotton-wrapped core. The thread specifications include a size 50 designation with a tex size of T-40, minimum strength weight of 4.12 pounds, and seam strength ratings of 46.3 pounds minimum for lockstitch (301 SSa-1) and 51.7 pounds minimum for chain stitch (401 SSa-1) configurations. The unit price for this line item is $20.12 per cone.

The contract also includes the procurement of 1,100 units of 1.5-inch knit elastic warps at a unit price of $0.29 each. These elastics feature a 26-gauge total warp construction with polyester components and rubber elastic elements, designed to accommodate 45 picks per inch with 140 percent elongation capability and a needle width of 14. The aggregate value of the elastic procurement is approximately $319, representing the secondary component of this Department of Corrections supply acquisition.