Hosiery, Handwear, And Clothing Accessories, Men's

Code 8440
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Clothing, Textiles & Subsistence S&E
Spend Category Level 2
Textiles, Clothing & Equipage
Popular Federal Contract Opportunities
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Popular Federal Contract Awards
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Product Service Code (PSC) 8440 encompasses hosiery, handwear, and clothing accessories for men, with a primary focus on military and correctional facility uniforms and personal equipment. These products include socks, gloves, belts, caps, and specialized clothing items designed to meet specific operational requirements. The category covers a wide range of textile-based products that support various government agency needs, with an emphasis on performance, durability, and compliance with military specifications.

Federal Contract Awards in this PSC category demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement from agencies such as the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, and Department of State. Typical contract values range from $10,000 to nearly $2 million, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders. Frequently awarded entities include Graham Dyeing & Finishing Inc., Special T Hosiery Mills Inc., Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), and nonprofit organizations like The Travis Association For The Blind. Many awards are not set aside, though some contracts specifically target small businesses. Performance locations include military bases, correctional facilities, and distribution centers across the United States.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category include solicitations for specialized military sock systems, cold weather sock collections, and uniform components. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles has posted multiple solicitations for sock systems with detailed technical requirements, including liner, lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight sock types. Other opportunities include procurement of military gloves, CRYE uniforms, and specific clothing items for Air Force and Marine Corps units. These solicitations typically involve complex technical specifications, Berry Amendment compliance requirements, and evaluation criteria that prioritize technical performance and past performance over cost.

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