Request for Information – C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- TBD2026
- Agency
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Clothing and Textiles
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is soliciting white paper submissions on Clothing & Textiles innovations ahead of an Innovation Day event scheduled for August 20, 2026, with submissions due July 20, 2026.
This is a Request for Information, not a solicitation for proposals, and carries no set-aside. White papers should address at least one of the following: new fabric or material capabilities, integration of new technology into existing end items, commercial solutions to supply chain bottlenecks, cost-saving proposals, cross-Service commonality opportunities, or supply chain risk mitigation. Scope includes fabrics, materials, components, manufacturing processes, and end items.
Submissions are limited to two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, and should be sent to C_TInnovation@dla.mil. DLA and the military Services will review all submissions and notify firms selected to present at the August 20 event at the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University. The government will restrict attendance at individual presentations to protect competitive advantage. Firms may submit separate white papers on different innovations. Proprietary information will be protected if marked accordingly. The government will not reimburse companies for information provided. Attached supplementary documents provide detailed Navy, Army, and Coast Guard recommendations for Class II innovations, including advanced fabrics for combat uniforms, cold-weather systems, specialized crew coveralls, dress uniforms, and outerwear modernization.
Notice text
Request for Information – C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission
DLA is soliciting white papers for Clothing & Textiles (C&T) innovations in fabrics, materials, components, manufacturing processes and end item in advance of the C&T Innovation Day to be held on August 20, 2026 at the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University.
The objective is to provide DoW an opportunity to review emerging domestic industrial base technologies for potential adoption into future requirements.
Scope of white papers should cover at least one of the following:
- Propose new capabilities
- Incorporate new technology into existing end items
- Identify areas where existing commercial solutions could alleviate ongoing supply chain bottlenecks
- Propose potential cost-saving solutions
- Identify cross‑Service commonality opportunities for cost savings and scalability
- Provide mitigation to current supply‑chain risks
White paper submission information:
- White paper submissions are due by July 20, 2026.
- Firms can submit separate white papers on different innovations.
- Each white paper shall not exceed 2 written pages, single spaced at a 12pt font. Information beyond 2 pages will not be reviewed.
- White papers are to be submitted to C_TInnovation@dla.mil
DLA will review all submissions and notify firms if DLA and the Services are interested in learning additional information about your submission as part of the August 20, 2026 event. The government will limit attendance at individual submission presentations to safeguard industry competitive advantages.
Questions about this notice can be sent to C_TInnovation@dla.mil
Disclaimer and Other Legal Information: All submissions containing proprietary information shall be marked accordingly. Proprietary information will be protected if marked accordingly. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals. The Government will not reimburse companies for the information provided. This request for information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business.
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