When is the response deadline for RFI_Tactical_Equipment_Ind_Day?

Responses are due Nov 23, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.

Who can respond to Industry Day - Tactical Protective Equipment?

No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.

Industry Day - Tactical Protective Equipment

Sources Sought · Department of Justice · Responses due Nov 23, 2026

Industry Day - Tactical Protective Equipment is a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov by Department of Justice (National Acquisitions - Co) on Oct 29, 2026, under NAICS 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)). No small business set-aside is listed. The work is to be performed in District of Columbia. Responses are due Nov 23, 2026.

Notice type: Sources Sought
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons / National Acquisitions - Co
Solicitation number: RFI_Tactical_Equipment_Ind_Day
Industry (NAICS): 315250 Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
Set-aside: No Set aside used
Place of performance: District of Columbia
Posted: Oct 29, 2026
Responses due: Nov 23, 2026 (22 days left)

The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.

What this sources sought notice means

A sources sought notice is market research: the agency asks which businesses could do the work before it decides how to buy it. Your answer can persuade the contracting officer to set the contract aside for small businesses. Responding is not a bid, but it can decide whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.

Check that your business is small under the size standard for this NAICS code.
Answer each question in the notice, within its page limit.
Include your UEI, CAGE code, size status, certifications and relevant past performance.
Attach a short capability statement and email it to the contact named on SAM.gov before the response date.

Who wins cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) government contracts

Federal agencies obligated $433M on contracts under NAICS 315250 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $175M in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:

Kandor Manufacturing Inc: $60.1M
M M Manufacturing LLC: $57.5M
Pentaq Manufacturing Corp: $27.2M
Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc: $27M
Bernard Cap, LLC: $22.4M

Recent cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contract awards

Recent contract awards under NAICS 315250
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

More: government cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) contracts · NAICS 315250

DOJ contract spending

The Department of Justice obligated $28.3B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were Metropolitan Security Services, Inc., Brasfield & Gorrie LLC, McKesson Corporation. What it buys most: other computer related services, security guards and patrol services, computer systems design services.

See Department of Justice contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline for RFI_Tactical_Equipment_Ind_Day?: Responses are due Nov 23, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
Who can respond to Industry Day - Tactical Protective Equipment?: No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.
Who usually wins cut and sew apparel manufacturing (except contractors) government contracts?: Under NAICS 315250, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Kandor Manufacturing Inc ($60.1M), M M Manufacturing LLC ($57.5M), Pentaq Manufacturing Corp ($27.2M).

Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Nov 1, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.