Nonwoven Fabric Mills

The NAICS 313230 category encompasses Nonwoven Fabric Mills, which specialize in manufacturing textiles and materials produced through bonding, felting, or other processes that do not involve traditional weaving or knitting techniques. These manufacturers create a diverse range of products including industrial fabrics, filtration materials, protective gear components, and specialty textiles used across multiple sectors such as healthcare, safety, environmental management, and manufacturing. The nonwoven fabric production process typically involves converting fibers into a web structure through mechanical, thermal, or chemical methods, resulting in versatile materials with specific performance characteristics.

The federal contract awards in this category predominantly feature multiple delivery orders from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with contract values ranging from several hundred to over a million dollars. Key contractors include 3M Company, International Trading Co, LLC, and Bouckaert Industrial Textiles, who provide products such as reflective signs, fire retardant thermal fabrics, disaster blanket materials, respirator components, and spill containment equipment. Most contracts are not set aside for small businesses and involve fixed-price arrangements with economic price adjustments. Performance locations appear to be primarily within the continental United States, with delivery to various military and government facilities. Contract durations typically span several months to a year, with some having ultimate completion dates extending into early 2025.

The federal contract opportunities for this NAICS code focus on procuring specialized nonwoven fabric products and related materials. Recent opportunities include solicitations from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for absorbent pads, spill containment socks, and hazardous material management equipment. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has also posted a sole-source notice for Rayon TPS Billets. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 61 to 2,732 units. The procurement methods include Indefinite Delivery Contracts with terms of one year or until aggregate order totals reach specified amounts, highlighting the government's preference for flexible, ongoing supply arrangements with qualified manufacturers.