Rayon Yarn
ID: SPE1C126RRAYONType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2800e17725d4c19ac3a954ceb784c49/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking domestic producers of rayon yarn and fiber to fulfill military specifications for various heraldic items, including organizational flags for the Army and Air Force. The procurement aims to identify suppliers who can provide rayon yarn that meets the Berry Amendment's domestic source and content requirements, as current determinations indicate that rayon is not produced within the United States. This opportunity is critical for ensuring that military flags and insignias are manufactured using domestically sourced materials, thereby supporting national defense initiatives. Interested firms that meet the criteria are encouraged to submit their company information and point of contact to DLA Troop Support via email at DLAtrpsptctibp@dla.mil, as they will also consider domestically produced substitutes for rayon yarn and fiber.

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    C&T Industrial Specialist Team
    DLAtrpsptctibp@dla.mil.
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