Apparel Knitting Mills

Code 3151
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NAICS 3151 covers Apparel Knitting Mills, which specialize in manufacturing knitted clothing and textile products through various production techniques. These facilities produce a wide range of apparel items including socks, caps, gloves, and other garment components using knitting machinery and processes. The category encompasses businesses that transform yarn into finished textile products through circular knitting, flat knitting, and related manufacturing methods.

Recent federal contract opportunities and awards within this NAICS code demonstrate significant Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs procurement activity. Typical contracts are structured as Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreements with 36-60 month performance periods, often set aside for small businesses with size standards around 750 employees. Common funding agencies include the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles and Department of Veterans Affairs, with delivery locations predominantly in military and VA facilities. Contract values range from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, focusing on specialized military and institutional clothing requirements.

Recent federal contract opportunities showcase detailed procurement requirements for military and institutional apparel, including cold weather sock systems, dress and service caps, and high-performance work clothing. Solicitations frequently include strict technical specifications, Berry Amendment compliance requirements, and first article testing. Typical requirements include precise material compositions, moisture-wicking properties, antimicrobial features, and specific sizing ranges. Performance locations include military bases, VA medical centers, and distribution centers in states like Texas, Colorado, and Georgia. Many opportunities require electronic quote submissions and have short response windows of approximately 7-30 days.

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