NAICS 3159 encompasses the manufacturing of specialized apparel accessories and other textile products beyond standard clothing production. This category includes the creation of protective gear, tactical equipment, individual military and law enforcement accessories, and specialized garment components. Manufacturers in this sector produce items ranging from military gloves and body armor to tactical vests, protective helmets, and specialized uniform additions like elbow pads and cooling systems. Federal contract awards under this NAICS code primarily involve defense and federal law enforcement procurement, with contracts typically ranging from $50,000 to $10 million and durations spanning one to five years. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division emerges as the most frequent awarding agency, consistently seeking small business providers. Contract set-asides predominantly target small businesses, with specific emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Performance locations are predominantly within the Continental United States, with key delivery points including military bases, distribution centers in California, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a diverse range of requirements, including military and law enforcement equipment procurement. Specific solicitations include requests for bomb suits for Air Force Civil Engineer Center, maritime survival suits for Naval Special Warfare units, cooling systems for KC-135 aircraft, and various protective gear like ballistic vests, tactical holsters, and specialized uniforms. Agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of the Interior are actively seeking apparel accessories with stringent technical specifications. Most opportunities require domestic manufacturing compliance, adherence to Berry Amendment restrictions, and specific performance capabilities like flame resistance, electronic shielding, and compatibility with existing military equipment.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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47QSWA19D0056-47QFNA24A0003 | Forgeline Solutions, Inc. | $130.0m | 9/9/24 | 9/8/25 | 9/3/24 | |
47QSWA19D0056 | Forgeline Solutions, Inc. | $3.0m | 3/27/19 | 3/26/29 | 4/10/25 | |
W9124D23D0006 | Viewsport Inc. | $6.5m | 2/28/23 | 2/27/26 | 2/12/24 | |
GS07F0224V | G T Distributors, Inc. | $1.0m | 3/20/09 | 3/19/29 | 3/27/25 | |
W91CRB21D0023 | Gentex Corporation | $741.8m | 9/7/21 | 9/6/28 | 12/23/24 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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BPA Call 47QFNA24A0003-47QFNA25F0010 | Forgeline Solutions, Inc. | $8.7m | 12/11/24 | 4/1/26 | 12/5/24 | |
Delivery Order W9124D23D0006-W9124D24F0186 | Viewsport Inc. | $428.6k | 3/26/24 | 2/5/25 | 3/26/24 | |
Purchase Order W9124X17P0060 | Viewsport Inc. | $41.7k | 9/23/17 | 9/23/17 | 9/23/17 | |
Purchase Order W912L124P0054 | Essential Products Of America, Inc. | $207.5k | 9/28/24 | 12/13/24 | 9/28/24 | |
Delivery Order W91CRB21D0023-SPE1C125F1450 | Gentex Corporation | $12.0m | 12/19/24 | 8/26/25 | 12/19/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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JROTC PT Shorts | M00264-25-Q-3083 | United States Marine Corps | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 4/23/25, 11:06 AM | |
C. O. R. E Award Store Apparel | N6449825Q0119RFQ | Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/25/25, 9:35 AM | |
Firefighting Gear for the Montana Army National Guard | W9124V25QA011 | Department of the Army Montana Army National Guard | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/25/25, 11:30 AM | |
HAT, SERVICE | SPE1C125Q0282 | Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/22/25, 4:10 PM | |
Personal Promotional Items US Army Hats | W9124D22Q0115 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston | Solicitation 1/2 | 10/27/22, 10:43 AM |