Plain Weave Cloth

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support - Clothing and Textiles is seeking qualified manufacturers to produce plain weave cloth (NSN 8305-00-148-7364, PGC 17568) for thermal insulation applications in military equipment. The cloth must be manufactured in accordance with Military Specification MIL-C-20079H, dated July 10, 1987, and must meet specific requirements including 60-inch width, 17.70 ounces per square yard weight, natural color glass fiber composition, and 50-yard roll lengths. The procurement will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection procedures with evaluation based on three factors: Technical Test Reports, Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Socioeconomic Consideration. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with the Berry Amendment, which requires that textiles be grown, reprocessed, or produced in the United States or its possessions. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 12, 2026, with the formal solicitation anticipated to be posted on or after February 27, 2026, and questions or clarifications should be directed through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

This procurement offers 100% Full and Open Competition with HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference and includes no set-asides for small businesses or other designated groups. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with four one-year tier periods, a minimum total quantity of 720 rolls across the contract life, and a maximum of 3,600 rolls, with an estimated annual requirement of 720 rolls per tier year. Production lead time is 159 days for the first delivery order and 90 days for subsequent orders, with delivery F.O.B. Destination to VSGX and inspection and acceptance at origin. No incumbent contractor or award value is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. All test reports and component certifications must comply with DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Additional Quality Assurance Requirements, and testing facilities must possess current ISO 17025 accreditation or equivalent certification with contracting officer approval required before facility use.