Government Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Contracts
NAICS 315220 · Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Government men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts totaled $386M across 1,896 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 44.1% from FY2025; the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $384M (100% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $76,685,657 across 423 awards with activity that year, a change of -44.1% from $137,223,081 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $385,770,120 across 1,896 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $76.7M
- Awards in FY2026
- 423
- Change vs FY2025
- -44.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $386M
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.
Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing contract spending by year
Federal men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 315220. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $76,685,657 | 423 | -44.1% |
| FY2025 | $137,223,081 | 769 | -20.2% |
| FY2024 | $171,861,382 | 1,012 | n/a |
About government men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts
Federal spending on men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts fell 55% from FY2024 ($172M) to FY2026 ($76.7M). 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 30% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts (100%), followed by the Department of Justice. The states with the most of this work are Puerto Rico, New York and Ohio.
NAICS 315220 (Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing) is part of the Manufacturing sector.
Top men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 315220 (Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fechheimer Brothers Company | $46,149,088 | 12.0% |
| 2 | M M Manufacturing LLC | $34,447,984 | 8.9% |
| 3 | Bernard Cap, LLC | $34,065,756 | 8.8% |
| 4 | Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. | $32,854,368 | 8.5% |
| 5 | Creighton Ab Inc | $22,154,407 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Gil Sewing Corp | $21,351,911 | 5.5% |
| 7 | Carter Enterprises LLC | $17,951,873 | 4.7% |
| 8 | H.C. Contracting, Inc. | $17,042,719 | 4.4% |
| 9 | 620 Pelham Inc | $16,559,052 | 4.3% |
| 10 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | $12,667,153 | 3.3% |
Agencies buying men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 315220.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $384,046,682 | 99.6% |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $1,160,503 | 0.3% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $503,456 | 0.1% |
| 4 | General Services Administration | $43,565 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $19,814 | <0.1% |
Where men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | $59,519,709 | 15.4% |
| 2 | New York | $52,102,608 | 13.5% |
| 3 | Ohio | $46,217,522 | 12.0% |
| 4 | Florida | $34,071,421 | 8.8% |
| 5 | North Carolina | $33,690,383 | 8.7% |
| 6 | Michigan | $32,871,673 | 8.5% |
| 7 | Tennessee | $26,342,652 | 6.8% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $23,770,592 | 6.2% |
| 9 | Illinois | $20,603,070 | 5.3% |
| 10 | Virginia | $18,394,083 | 4.8% |
Recent men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contract awards
The latest men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFY26 E4 UNICOR OUTER VEST CARRIER ANNUAL | $38,031 | 15B11426F00000085 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeOUTER VEST COVER AND NAME TAGS | $19,192 | 15B51826F00000143 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeUNICOR VESTS FOR FCI CUMBERLAND FY26 - SEPTEMBER BPA 15BNAS22A00000074 | $519 | 15B10726F00000086 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFY26 E1 UNICOR VEST CARRIERS -10 SEPT 26 | $1,346 | 15B41026F00000065 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeUNICOR OUTER VEST CARRIER "EO 14398" | $2,881 | 15B62026F00000051 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeUNICOR (FPI) BPA FOR VEST CARRIERS "EO 14398" | $3,915 | 15B31326F00000046 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFCI SCHUYLKILL OUTER VEST CARRIERS AND NAME TAGS - SEPTEMBER BPA# 15BNAS22A00000074 EO 14398 | $960 | 15B21326F00000069 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFCI FAIRTON: STAFF OUTER VEST CARRIER SEPT 2026 | $3,370 | 15B20426F00000116 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeOUTER VEST CARRIERS (02) | $175 | 15B60026F00000009 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeOUTER VEST CARRIER | $4,000 | 15B40126F00000155 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeOUTER VEST CARRIER - BPA 15BNAS22A00000074 MANDATORY NATIONAL BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FIELD NOTICE #0007-EXERCISING OPTION YEAR 4 FAR 8.6 | $14,807 | 15B31526F00000100 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeM2 FCC OUTER VEST CARRIERS - FY26 SEPT EO 14398 | $6,595 | 15B20126F00000124 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeUNICOR VEST OUTER CARRIERS AUG 2026 | $1,617 | 15B30826F00000100 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeUNICOR VEST COVER AND 1 NAME TAG FOR J. KOEHN | $88 | 15BNAS26F00000223 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeOUTER STAB VEST ORDER FOR EEO STAFF: TYLAR MEEKER TIFFANY LEE ALFRED BARNES BARRY ORMOND KANAVA MARTIN ROBIN BURK | $541 | 15BNAS26F00000222 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of Justice2 UNICOR OUTER VEST AND 1 NAME TAG ORDER 8-19-26 | $173 | 15B21626F00000028 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of Justice2 UNICOR OUTER VEST AND 1 NAME TAG ORDER 8-19-26 | $0 | 15B21626F00000027 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES (UNICOR) OUTER VEST CARRIERS FOR STAFF AUGUST FY26 BPA 15BNAS22A00000074 | $370 | 15B0AT26F20800017 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFY2026: E1 UNICOR (STAFF VESTS) 6.17.26 | $2,848 | 15B30126F00000086 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFCI LEWISBURG OUTER VEST CARRIERS | $2,169 | 15B20726F00000140 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeVEST CARRIERS | $3,662 | 15B20326F00000131 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFY 2026 FEDERAL PRISON IND (STAFF VESTS 6.5.26) | $9,048 | 15B30126F00000081 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeUNICOR VESTS FOR FCI CUMBERLAND FY26 - AUGUST BPA 15BNAS22A00000074 | $88 | 15B10726F00000077 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of Justice"EO 14398" FY26 FCI PHX UNICOR STAB VESTS | $4,349 | 15B60826F00000123 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | Department of JusticeFY26 OUTER VEST CARRIERS | $2,654 | 15B30526F00000031 |
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How to win government men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts
Federal men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 315220. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing bids, and look for small business set-asides: many men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts by state, agency and contractor
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- Department of Justice contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
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- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Government contracts in Puerto Rico
- Government contracts in New York
- Government contracts in Ohio
- Government contracts in Florida
- Government contracts in North Carolina
- Peckham Vocational Industries government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts?
- Federal men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts use NAICS 315220 (Men’s and Boys’ Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 315220 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were The Fechheimer Brothers Company ($46.1M), M M Manufacturing LLC ($34.4M) and Bernard Cap, LLC ($34.1M).
- Which agencies buy the most men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($384M), the Department of Justice ($1.2M) and the Department of Homeland Security ($503K).
- Where are government men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing work is performed in Puerto Rico ($59.5M), New York ($52.1M) and Ohio ($46.2M).
- Is federal spending on men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts growing?
- Federal men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contract obligations fell 55% from FY2024 ($172M) to FY2026 ($76.7M). 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 men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 315220, 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 men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 315220 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for men’s and boys’ cut and sew apparel manufacturing work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.