NAICS 315990 encompasses the manufacturing of apparel accessories and other miscellaneous apparel products beyond standard clothing categories. This classification includes the production of specialized protective gear, tactical equipment, safety wear, and individual equipment items such as body armor, tactical vests, gloves, helmets, and other technical apparel. Products within this category are designed for specific professional, military, law enforcement, and emergency response applications, requiring precise manufacturing standards and performance specifications. Recent federal contract awards in this NAICS category predominantly focus on supplying protective and tactical equipment to federal agencies, particularly the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense. Typical contract values range from $1,000 to over $11 million, with most awards being firm-fixed-price delivery orders or blanket purchase agreements. Frequently awarded contractors include Aspetto Inc., Hardwire LLC, Southern Police Equipment Company, and Tactical & Survival Specialties, LLC. Many awards utilize small business set-asides, with a significant proportion designated for service-disabled veteran-owned, minority-owned, and women-owned small businesses. Performance locations are predominantly federal correctional facilities, military bases, and government distribution centers across the United States. Federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category demonstrate a wide range of procurement needs, including specialized protective equipment for law enforcement, military, and emergency response personnel. Recent solicitations cover items such as tactical uniforms, firefighting gear, body armor, helmets, gloves, and safety accessories. Agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Interior, and U.S. Coast Guard have published opportunities seeking small business contractors to provide these critical equipment items. Many solicitations are set aside for specific small business categories, with performance locations spanning military installations, federal facilities, and international embassy locations. The opportunities typically require detailed technical specifications, compliance with federal regulations, and strict quality standards.
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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19AQMM23D0002 | Arcticom, LLC | $22.0m | 12/1/22 | 11/30/27 | 3/7/23 | |
SPE1C121D1433 | Miami Cordage, Llc. | $388.4k | 1/28/21 | 1/29/24 | 7/3/23 | |
DJM14D89C0003 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $3.3k | 3/17/14 | 10/1/14 | 3/17/14 | |
N0017419A0017 | Uniforms Manufacturing, Inc. | $0 | 3/5/19 | 3/4/24 | 3/5/19 | |
INA16PA00098 | Charm-Tex, Inc. | $150.0k | 5/4/16 | 6/30/17 | 5/26/17 |
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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Delivery Order 19AQMM23D0002-19AQMM24F1720 | Arcticom, LLC | $636.1k | 8/20/24 | 11/29/24 | 2/13/25 | |
Purchase Order SPE8EH16M7002 | Down Range Tactical Outfitters LLC | $724 | 10/21/15 | 11/20/15 | 10/21/15 | |
Delivery Order SPE1C118D1017-SPE1C118F5959 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $2.1k | 4/19/18 | 8/17/18 | 4/19/18 | |
Delivery Order SPE1C115D5001-0059 | Reflect-A-Life, Inc. | $166 | 4/13/15 | 5/13/15 | 4/13/15 | |
Delivery Order GS07F016DA-W912LA21F0060 | Tactical & Survival Specialties, LLC | $49.2k | 9/28/21 | 11/27/21 | 3/28/22 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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GLOVES, NORTHFLEX | SPMYM225Q0231 | Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime | Solicitation 1/1 | 12/3/24, 4:04 PM | |
USACIC FY25 Special Agent Kits | W50NH925Q0001 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal | Solicitation 1/1 | 2/12/25, 4:32 PM | |
BREATHING APPARATUS NSN: 4240-01-542-8156 | 7001739692 | Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 1/13/25, 3:05 PM | |
Award Notice: Multiple Award IDIQ for PM-PI (Brand Name equipment) | General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services Region 1 | Special Notice 3/3 | 9/4/24, 2:36 PM | ||
Backpacks with Customization | W912KC25QA010 | Department of the Army Pennsylvania Army National Guard | Solicitation 1/1 | 1/29/25, 10:55 AM |
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