The Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (NAICS 314910) category encompasses manufacturers producing a wide range of textile products, including bags, tarps, tents, protective covers, and specialized textile-based equipment for military and civilian applications. These manufacturers create items ranging from standard utility tarps and sandbags to complex, mission-specific textile assemblies like aircraft covers, shelter systems, and protective enclosures. The category involves precision manufacturing of textile products that require specialized materials, fabrication techniques, and often strict compliance with military specifications.
Recent federal contract awards in this category predominantly involve the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and military service branches, with contract values typically ranging from $250,000 to $447,315 and durations spanning one to five years. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with specific designations including Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides. Common performance locations include military bases and distribution centers across the continental United States, with delivery points often including facilities in California, Washington, and Texas. Typical contract structures include Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangements that allow for flexible ordering over multiple years.
Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a diverse range of textile product requirements, including military-grade duffel bags, tarpaulins, inflatable electromagnetic interference tents, sandbags, aircraft component covers, and specialized protective equipment. Agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transportation Security Administration, and Naval Sea Systems Command have solicited these products. Performance requirements frequently involve strict technical specifications, Berry Amendment compliance, and delivery timelines ranging from 74 to 466 days after order. Many opportunities emphasize electronic quote submission, source-controlled drawings, and specific manufacturing standards that require sophisticated textile fabrication capabilities.