Textile/Leather/Fur; Tent; Flag

Product Service Code (PSC) 83 encompasses a broad range of textile, leather, and fur-related products primarily serving military and government logistics requirements. This category includes specialized textiles such as parachute cloth, tent materials, canvas, laminated and coated fabrics, and various uniform components. The solicitations and awards under this PSC demonstrate a focus on high-performance, technically precise textile materials that meet stringent military specifications and standards.

The federal contract awards and solicitations under PSC 83 are predominantly managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division. Most contracts are small business set-asides, with total small business designations being the most common, followed by service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned small business categories. Contract values range from modest procurements of 100-500 units to larger orders of 20,000-60,000 yards of specialized textile materials. Delivery locations frequently include Arizona Industries for the Blind, various military support units, and naval shipyards, suggesting a strategic sourcing approach that supports both military logistics and disability employment initiatives.

Recent federal contract opportunities under PSC 83 include procurements for highly specialized textile products such as parachute cloth, tents, tent accessories, military uniform components like buttons and chains, and technical fabrics like silica and fire-resistant materials. The solicitations predominantly come from the Department of Defense, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with specific requirements for military-grade performance characteristics. Procurement methods are consistently electronic, with digital submission of quotes, and most opportunities require vendors to meet strict military specifications, demonstrate technical compliance, and provide detailed manufacturing capabilities.