Kappler Inc.
Guntersville, AL
- UEI
- MYJTHJWMWHY7
- CAGE
- 0WR15
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- SBA certifications
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Women-Owned Small Business· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541490 Other Specialized Design Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 115 Grimes Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA
- Website
- kappler.com
- Founded
- 1976
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Durables & Apparel
- Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
- Textiles
- SIC code
- 73 Business Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $938,569 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $938,569 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcticom, LLC | W9133L24F3004 | $96,103 | |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | SPE8EX24F10NJ | $723,928 | |
| Arcticom, LLC | W9133L23F3916 | $97,691 | |
| Arcticom, LLC | W9133L23F3912 | $43,328 | |
| Arcticom, LLC | W9133L23F3901 | $35,228 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstration of a prototype design for a multi-purpose lunar habitat | Shared Services Center | $66,463 |
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|---|---|---|
| First Line Technology LLC | Fredericksburg, VA | 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing |
| Kokatat Inc. | Arcata, CA | 315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) |
| Arbill Safety Products | Philadelphia, PA | 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing |
| Packaging People, Inc. | New Brunswick, NJ | 424990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers |
| All Seasons Uniforms Inc. | Woodstock, IL | 424350 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers |
About the company
Kappler Inc., a women-owned small business based in Guntersville, Alabama, manufactures chemical and biological protective apparel and equipment for federal agencies as a prime contractor (76% of recent awards) and subcontractor on Army National Guard CBRN response programs. The company is SBA-certified as a Women-Owned Small Business and operates as a for-profit manufacturer primarily under NAICS 316999 (Other Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and PSC 4210 (Clothing, Special Purpose).
Kappler's recent federal work centers on protective ensemble production and chemical-biological defense capabilities. The most significant award is a $941,978 Other Transaction Agreement from the Joint PEO Chemical and Biological Defense, issued December 5, 2025, for production of chemical biological protective ensemble prototypes with performance completion by December 4, 2027, executed at Kappler's Guntersville facility. Prior work includes a $66,463 cooperative agreement with the NASA Shared Services Center issued September 1, 2021, for demonstration of a prototype design for a multi-purpose lunar habitat, completed August 31, 2022.
Customer concentration skews toward Army National Guard programs. The Department of the Army National Guard Readiness Center accounts for five awards across the recent portfolio, while the Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations placed two awards totaling $890 thousand in combined potential value. The dollar rankings diverge from award counts — the Joint PEO Chemical and Biological Defense single award ($942 thousand) anchors 97% of the top-five customers' combined potential value, reflecting the strategic weight of the recent OTA despite lower award frequency relative to Army National Guard task orders. Kappler operates under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule GS07F0077T (seven task orders, $67 thousand combined potential value) and an indefinite delivery contract for Army National Guard support.
Subcontract work flows primarily through Arcticom, LLC, which issued five task orders to Kappler between June 2023 and March 2024 for Army National Guard CBRNE mission support under the Consequence Management Support Center Services IDIQ. Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. placed one subcontract call in May 2024 for compliant protective apparel. Recent activity shows one award in 2025 against four in 2024 and two in 2023. One award (the Joint PEO Chemical and Biological Defense OTA, combined potential value $942 thousand) faces ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months and therefore stands for recompete in that window. Combined obligated dollars ($3.3 million) exceed combined potential value ($2.2 million) across the portfolio, indicating historical spending above ceiling values or revised task-order scope.
SBA capabilities narrative
Kappler is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and global leader in the development and manufacturing of protective fabrics and apparel for chemical, biological and thermal hazards. Garments range from partial-body protection to NFPA-Certified total-encapsulating gas-tight suits.
With more than 26 patents issued, Kappler innovation extends to related accessory and specialty products such as AntiFog Visor technology, the 2N1 Glove System and ChemTape.
Kappler has a rich heritage in custom fabric development offering unique solutions for a wide range of demanding customer applications.
Kappler's commitment to customer education is emphasized in the company slogan, "Know What You're Getting Into" and is the driving force behind impactful training and awareness tools like Kappler University, HazMatch and SMART Labels.
Quick answers
Is Kappler Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Kappler Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through August 6, 2027.
Which SBA certifications does Kappler Inc. hold?
Kappler Inc. holds Women-Owned Small Business certification from the SBA.
How much has Kappler Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $938,569 to Kappler Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Kappler Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Kappler Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Production of chemical biological protective ensemble prototypes (W911QY269A007), from ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground, on December 5, 2025.
On GovTribe
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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