Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors: NAICS 315210
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 315210
Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 315210 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the cut and sew apparel contractors space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 315210 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 315210, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for cut and sew apparel contractors work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 315210 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the cut and sew apparel contractors market has seen 3,827 contract awards totaling $1.9B in value. The median contract size is $54K, with approximately 106 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
3,827
Total Value
$1.9B
Median Contract
$54K
Competitors
310
Contract value distribution
2,539 small business awards ($878.4M total value,$15K median)
310 companies compete for NAICS 315210 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 315210.
Recent NAICS 315210 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Defense is procuring insignia for military uniforms, specifically NSN 8455016887450, with a quantity of 80,000 units to be delivered to Arizona Industries for the Blind. The procurement is conducted through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, and interested contractors may submit quotes electronically.
The Department of Defense is procuring 75,000 Future Soldier T-shirts for distribution to 69 Military Entrance Processing Stations, 38 Battalions, and the US Army Recruiting Division Headquarters. The contractor will be responsible for production, printing, packing, and all associated freight and shipping costs, including deliveries to overseas locations.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide various uniform items for staff at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The procurement includes a range of clothing such as shirts, pants, and jackets, some of which will require logos, and the contractor will be responsible for all associated labor and materials.
The Department of Defense is procuring Black Parka Coats for the U.S. Army at West Point, NY. This requirement is a total small business set-aside, and samples are required for consideration. The coats must comply with the Berry Amendment, and the estimated delivery date is November 2026.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring engineering uniforms. The key requirements include specifications for the uniforms to meet the needs of personnel within the department.
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