Government Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 315990 · Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Government apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts totaled $2.1B across 9,974 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 15% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 76% of the total over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $663,364,701 across 3,309 awards with activity that year, a change of -15% from $780,783,304 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $2,102,666,403 across 9,974 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $663M
- Awards in FY2026
- 3,309
- Change vs FY2025
- -15%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $2.1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 315990. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $663,364,701 | 3,309 | -15% |
| FY2025 | $780,783,304 | 3,637 | +18.6% |
| FY2024 | $658,518,397 | 3,984 | n/a |
About government apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts rose 1% from FY2024 ($659M) to FY2026 ($663M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 22% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts (76%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, Texas and Pennsylvania.
NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gentex Corporation | $171,354,480 | 8.1% |
| 2 | Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC | $142,815,394 | 6.8% |
| 3 | Readyone Industries Inc | $141,191,963 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $120,640,574 | 5.7% |
| 5 | Bethel Industries Inc | $102,524,857 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Ametrine Inc | $91,545,040 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Aspetto Inc | $76,762,061 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Slate Solutions LLC | $57,632,280 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Leading Technology Composites Inc | $57,426,800 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc | $53,873,711 | 2.6% |
Agencies buying apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 315990.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $1,607,920,810 | 76.5% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $160,556,615 | 7.6% |
| 3 | General Services Administration | $155,363,139 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $150,838,729 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Department of State | $8,507,238 | 0.4% |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | $3,977,919 | 0.2% |
| 7 | Department of the Treasury | $3,748,146 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Department of Energy | $2,795,068 | 0.1% |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $2,020,443 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,228,540 | <0.1% |
Where apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $301,776,778 | 14.4% |
| 2 | Texas | $210,045,070 | 10.0% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $186,595,810 | 8.9% |
| 4 | Kentucky | $151,578,352 | 7.2% |
| 5 | California | $136,619,889 | 6.5% |
| 6 | New Jersey | $126,686,710 | 6.0% |
| 7 | Florida | $126,576,295 | 6.0% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $119,535,526 | 5.7% |
| 9 | Puerto Rico | $89,079,330 | 4.2% |
| 10 | North Carolina | $74,679,258 | 3.6% |
Recent apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contract awards
The latest apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mes Service Company, LLC | National Transportation Safety BoardBPA CALL #1 - HAZMAT ALARMS | $48,030 | 9531BM26F0081 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Darbonnier Tactical Supply LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC RESOLUTE MUSTANG ANTI-EXPOSURE COVERALLS | $17,750 | 70Z08026PMECP0203 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mes Service Company, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTURNOUT GEAR | $98,468 | 70Z04526PKODI0087 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mig Gov, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityBOAT CREW RAIN GEAR | $165,553 | 70Z02426PBOST0189 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | George J. Petronis Enterprises, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecuritySIMUNIITON PROTECTIVE GEAR | $65,981 | 70T05026P7670N002 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Aspetto Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityBPA DELIVERY ORDER FOR EQUIPMENT | $161,473 | 70T05026F6115N006 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Tyr Tactical LLC | Department of TransportationNEW BPA CALL- THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUISITION IS TO REQUEST A NEW CALL ORDER AGAINST TYR TACTICAL, LLC BPA 693JK423A700001 FOR ENTIRE BODY ARMOR PACKAGE WITH BALLISTIC PLATES FOR NEW AGENTS AND REPLAC | $0 | 693JK426F97008N |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Aspetto Inc | General Services AdministrationANG TROOP LOGISTICS SUPPORT BPA CALL NUMBER 04 POLYPLATES | $1,312,290 | 47QACA26F0525 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Premier Body Armor LLC | Department of Veterans AffairsCONCEALABLE BODY ARMOR T-SHIRT SYSTEMS | $16,380 | 36C10X26P0044 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hardwire LLC | Social Security AdministrationPROCURE SMALL ARM PROTECTION INSERT CERAMIC RIFLE-RESISTANT PLATES FOR SSA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SPECIAL AGENTS. | $80,352 | 28321326FDX030199 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Hardwire LLC | Social Security AdministrationPURCHASE LOW-VISIBILITY SOFT BODY ARMOR FOR SSA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SPECIAL AGENTS. | $94,920 | 28321326FDX030197 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Predictive Ballistics LLC | Social Security AdministrationPURCHASE COMPLETE INTEGRATED OVERT ARMOR KITS FOR SSA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AGENTS. | $349,648 | 28321326FDX030196 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Predictive Ballistics LLC | Department of JusticeOAK | $44,800 | 15F06726F0001954 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Darbonnier Tactical Supply LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityRESCUE AND SURVIVAL GEAR | $489,339 | 70Z08426FBOST0009 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Dummies Unlimited, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS TO PURCHASE CUFFING DUMMIES FOR FLETC IN ARTESIA NM. | $39,114 | 70LART26FPFB00092 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Morgans, Inc. | National Gallery of ArtGUARD UNIFORMS | $30,000 | 33301126FBP0006 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Sovereign Contracts Group LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D16 DEPUTY GEAR | $17,825 | 15M10226PA4700421 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lionheart Alliance, LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D98 DEPUTY GEAR | $12,796 | 15M10226PA4700419 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lionheart Alliance, LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D77 DEPUTY GEAR | $34,247 | 15M10226PA4700418 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lionheart Alliance, LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D81 DEPUTY GEAR | $32,462 | 15M10226PA4700417 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tactical Express, LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D35 DEPUTY GEAR | $29,899 | 15M10226PA4700415 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tactical Express, LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: APPREHENDING FUGITIVES FY26 D54 DEPUTY UNIFORMS | $13,950 | 15M10226PA4700398 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | RRDS Inc | Department of JusticeSTAB/PUNCTURE RESISTANT VESTS MULTIPLE INSTITUTIONS. | $1,449,880 | 15BNAS26F00000272 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Southern Police Equipment Company, Inc. | Department of JusticeSTAB/PUNCTURE RESISTANT VESTS MULTIPLE INSTITUTIONS. | $749,866 | 15BNAS26F00000270 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Bethel Industries Inc | Department of JusticeTITLE: SRT - BALLISTIC PLATES REQUESTOR: THOMAS R PIZZINO AFT#: 2026-OX-0005 REF AWARD/BPA: 15F06723D0001650 DELIVERY DATE: 12/30/2026 | $358,457 | 15DDHQ26F00000901 |
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How to win government apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts
Federal apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 315990. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
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Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts?
- Federal apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts use NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 315990 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Gentex Corporation ($171M), Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC ($143M) and Readyone Industries Inc ($141M).
- Which agencies buy the most apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($1.6B), the Department of Homeland Security ($161M) and the General Services Administration ($155M).
- Where are government apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing work is performed in Virginia ($302M), Texas ($210M) and Pennsylvania ($187M).
- Is federal spending on apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contract obligations rose 1% from FY2024 ($659M) to FY2026 ($663M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 315990, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 315990 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.