Broadwoven Fabric Mills

NAICS 31321 Broadwoven Fabric Mills encompasses manufacturers producing woven fabrics made from various textile materials, with a focus on creating specialized textiles for military, defense, and industrial applications. These manufacturers create fabrics with specific technical requirements such as fire resistance, water repellency, and durability. Products include laminated cloths, parachute fabrics, safety nettings, silica-glass cloths, and other advanced textile materials designed for performance in challenging environments.

The Federal Contract Awards predominantly involve the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Department of Defense agencies procuring specialized textile materials. Contract values typically range from $10,000 to $250,000, with durations spanning 90-365 days. Most awards are set aside for small businesses, with a notable preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Frequent delivery locations include naval shipyards in Bremerton, Washington, and distribution centers in Arizona and Oklahoma. Key recipients include entities like Arizona Industries for the Blind and various small textile manufacturing companies specializing in advanced fabric production.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on highly specialized textile materials for military and government applications. Solicitations include procurements for fire-resistant laminated cloths, safety nettings, nylon ripstop fabrics, and silica-glass materials. Requesting agencies include the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Navy, Marine Corps Systems Command, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Typical requirements involve precise technical specifications, compliance with military standards (such as MIL-STD and NFPA), and strict delivery timelines. Performance locations are predominantly naval facilities, military bases, and VA medical centers, with delivery requirements ranging from 78 to 660 days after order placement.