Textile Industries Machinery

Code 3625
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Machinery & Components
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PSC Category 3625-P, Textile Industries Machinery, encompasses a broad range of specialized equipment and machinery used in textile production, processing, and research. The category includes cutting machines, embroidery machines, braiding machines, cotton gins, and related textile manufacturing technologies. These machines support various industrial and research applications across federal agencies, with a focus on textile production, quality control, and innovative agricultural research.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category reveal a diverse range of procurement activities, primarily from the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice. Contract values typically range from approximately $15,000 to $250,000, with most being firm fixed-price purchase orders. Frequently awarded entities include Compass Systems & Sales LLC, John E Fox Inc., and Gerber Technology LLC. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with performance locations spanning multiple states including Texas, California, and South Carolina. Agencies like USDA-ARS frequently procure specialized cotton research equipment, while military branches acquire embroidery and braiding machines for uniform production and maintenance.

The recent federal contract opportunities continue this pattern, with solicitations from the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Navy. These opportunities predominantly seek specialized textile machinery such as embroidery machines, cotton gins, and research-specific equipment. The Navy's solicitation for an embroidery machine and the USDA's request for a laboratory-sized cotton gin demonstrate the continued need for precise, research-oriented textile equipment. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and utilize simplified acquisition procedures, with most performance locations in states like Texas and Colorado. The opportunities generally seek commercial items that meet specific technical requirements, with evaluation criteria focused on technical acceptability and lowest price.

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