Government Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) Contracts
NAICS 315250 · Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts totaled $433M across 3,939 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, spending was up 23.2% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for 98% of the total.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $175,207,059 across 2,568 awards with activity that year, a change of +23.2% from $142,214,400 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $433,362,636 across 3,939 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $175M
- Awards in FY2026
- 2,568
- Change vs FY2025
- +23.2%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $433M
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.
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) contract spending by year
Federal cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 315250. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $175,207,059 | 2,568 | +23.2% |
| FY2025 | $142,214,400 | 1,096 | +22.7% |
| FY2024 | $115,941,177 | 452 | n/a |
About government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts
Federal spending on cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts rose 51% from FY2024 ($116M) to FY2026 ($175M). 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 33% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts (98%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Puerto Rico, Florida and North Carolina.
NAICS 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kandor Manufacturing Inc | $60,113,981 | 13.9% |
| 2 | M M Manufacturing LLC | $57,541,651 | 13.3% |
| 3 | Pentaq Manufacturing Corp | $27,201,626 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc | $26,952,447 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Bernard Cap, LLC | $22,428,891 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Aurora Industries LLC | $18,096,744 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. | $16,149,024 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $15,354,915 | 3.5% |
| 9 | American Apparel, Inc. | $14,490,072 | 3.3% |
| 10 | Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. | $14,454,866 | 3.3% |
Agencies buying cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 315250.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $425,933,726 | 98.3% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $2,724,414 | 0.6% |
| 3 | Department of Justice | $2,061,609 | 0.5% |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $1,156,997 | 0.3% |
| 5 | Department of State | $763,804 | 0.2% |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $232,979 | <0.1% |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $167,665 | <0.1% |
| 8 | District of Columbia Courts | $71,287 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Smithsonian Institution | $67,396 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $65,275 | <0.1% |
Where cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | $184,883,762 | 42.7% |
| 2 | Florida | $52,757,439 | 12.2% |
| 3 | North Carolina | $18,617,044 | 4.3% |
| 4 | New York | $18,174,164 | 4.2% |
| 5 | Michigan | $17,030,940 | 3.9% |
| 6 | New Jersey | $16,934,499 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Illinois | $16,763,995 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Alabama | $14,694,461 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Tennessee | $12,809,944 | 3.0% |
| 10 | Texas | $12,362,600 | 2.9% |
Recent cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contract awards
The latest cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateRSO-LGF REQUEST FOR UNIFORM ITEMS | $20,656 | 19KV4226P0291 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | C & M Industries LLC | Department of JusticeSALES AGREEMENT COMMISSION | $110,500 | 15UYAZ26P00000431 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Red Orange International L.l.c. | Department of StateFAC UNIFORM | $18,540 | 19SA4026P0274 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Signature Estates Company Limited | Department of StateLGF UNIFORM - SHIRT FOR ALL LGF STAFF | $45,290 | 19EG3026P1226 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Mil Serve International Inc | Department of StateLGF UNIFORM - SHIRTS FOR OUR STAFF | $38,630 | 19EG3026P1290 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | P.T. Armor, Inc. | District of Columbia CourtsDCSC-26-SAS-136 - EXERCISE OF OPTION YEAR ONE, LEVEL IIIA BALLISTIC WITH CARRIER AND STRIKE PLATE ARMOR FOR PROBATION OFFICERS AND OTHER IDENTIFIED CSSD PERSONNEL. POP SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 1 | $6,000 | 95C67826P0364 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | New Chef Fashion Inc. | General Services AdministrationMULTIPLE PART NUMBERS SEE FILE/QUOTE #13859 FOR DETAILS. | $8,678 | 47QSWA26P1J9E |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Darbonnier Tactical Supply LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCGC RESOLUTE IMMERSION SUITS FOR HOME PORT SHIFT. | $47,850 | 70Z08026PMECP0192 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | BPS Tactical, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFOREST GREEN & OD GREEN OUTERWEAR VEST CARRIER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MADE OUT OF DENIER CORDURA NYLON. | $25,125 | 1240BD26P0047 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityU-ZIP-IT ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS FOR USCG AIRCREW. | $163,077 | 70Z03826FE0000050 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | A-1 Uniform Sales Co., Inc. | District of Columbia CourtsDCSC-23-RFQ-183 - UNIFORM ITEMS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT EMPLOYEES. POP: SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2027. NTE: $10K | $3,500 | 95C67826P0345 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Jayour LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityROLLING BAGS IN SUPPORT OF FEMA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TEAM (IMAT) | $9,689 | 70FB8026F00000089 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Skerkis Group LLC | Department of StateUNIFORMS | $15,391 | 19MX5326F1161 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateF250 MISSION JAPAN BRANDED POLO SHIRTS | $23,818 | 19JA8026P1913 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 5.11, Inc. | Department of JusticeFY26 E2 5.11 OUTER VEST CARRIER AUG 26 | $18,628 | 15B41226P00000202 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Jayour LLC | Department of TransportationMULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR BLACK SWEATER TO SUPPORT INDOCTRINATION TRAINING PROGRAM. BASE YEAR PLUS FOUR (4) OPTION PERIODS. PREVIOUS AWARD WAS 693JF723F00052N, LINE ITEM 76. | $9,828 | 6923G226F00040N |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFCC OAKDALE -BALLISTIC VESTS - REPLACE EXPIRED | $16,960 | 15B51826P00000244 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFCI LEWISBURG ORDER FOR VARIOUS CLOTHING AND CLOTH ITEMS MANDATORY SOURCE | $85,265 | 15B20726P00000160 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityINVENTORY PURCHASE OF INFLATABLE SINGLE PLACE LIFE RAFTS (ISPLR). | $42,767 | 70Z03826FD0000022 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Vadel S a S | Department of StateTACTICAL JACKET / TACTICAL DUTY GARMENT | $17,869 | 19C01526P0115 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Michigan Church Supply Co Inc | Department of Defense8512268824!CANDLE,PASCHAL | $102 | SPE1C126F5462 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Michigan Church Supply Co Inc | Department of Defense8512268587!HOST AND JUICE SET | $106 | SPE1C126F5461 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Samtech LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityMASSIF TWO PIECE FLIGHT SUITS - AIR STATION BARBERS POINT USCG | $50,229 | 70Z03426PHONO0206 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityU-ZIP-IT ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS FOR USCG AIRCREW. | $49,894 | 70Z03826FE0000039 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Susan'S Religious Articles LLC | Department of Defense8512260398!BIBLE,TANAKH | $136 | SPE1C126F5392 |
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How to win government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts
Federal cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 315250. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) bids, and look for small business set-asides: many cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
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- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Government contracts in Puerto Rico
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in North Carolina
- Government contracts in New York
- Government contracts in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts?
- Federal cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts use NAICS 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 315250 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Kandor Manufacturing Inc ($60.1M), M M Manufacturing LLC ($57.5M) and Pentaq Manufacturing Corp ($27.2M).
- Which agencies buy the most cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors)?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($426M), the Department of Homeland Security ($2.7M) and the Department of Justice ($2.1M).
- Where are government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) work is performed in Puerto Rico ($185M), Florida ($52.8M) and North Carolina ($18.6M).
- Is federal spending on cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts growing?
- Federal cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contract obligations rose 51% from FY2024 ($116M) to FY2026 ($175M). 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 cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 315250, 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 cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 315250 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.