Clothing and Textiles Innovation White Paper Submission
This is a Request for Information
The agency is gathering input before structuring a future solicitation. Comments are due, but no proposal is required. Submitting thoughtful feedback positions your business for the resulting opportunity.
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is soliciting white papers for innovations in clothing and textiles, including fabrics, materials, and manufacturing processes. The agency seeks to identify emerging domestic industrial base technologies to improve capabilities, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risks. Interested firms must submit white papers by July 20, 2026, for potential presentation at an Innovation Day event.
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Scope & Requirements
Submission of white papers detailing innovations in clothing and textile fabrics, materials, components, and manufacturing processes to alleviate supply chain bottlenecks and reduce costs.
Deliverables
- White papers (max 2 pages)
Evaluation Criteria
- Proposed new capabilities
- Incorporation of new technology into existing items
- Commercial solutions for supply chain bottlenecks
- Cost-saving solutions
- Cross-Service commonality
- Supply-chain risk mitigation
Contract Details
- Contract Type
- TBD
- Estimated Value
- Not specified
- Place of Performance
- Fairfax, VA, USA
Agency & Contact
Contracting Organization
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support
- Office
- Clothing & Textile
Point of Contact
Key Dates
Description
for Information – C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission DLA is soliciting white papers for Clothing & Textiles (C&T) innovations in fabrics, materials, components, manufacturing processes and end item in advance of the C&T Innovation Day to be held on August 20, 2026 at the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University. The
objective is to provide DoW an opportunity to review emerging domestic industrial base technologies for potential adoption into future
requirements. Scope of white papers should cover at least one of the following: Propose new capabilities Incorporate new technology into existing end items Identify areas where existing commercial solutions could alleviate ongoing supply chain bottlenecks Propose potential cost-saving solutions Identify cross‑Service commonality opportunities for cost savings and scalability Provide mitigation to current supply‑chain risks White paper submission information: White paper submissions are due by July 20, 2026. Firms can submit separate white papers on different innovations. Each white paper shall not exceed 2 written pages, single spaced at a 12pt font. Information beyond 2 pages will not be reviewed. White papers are to be submitted to [email protected] DLA will review all submissions and notify firms if DLA and the Services are interested in learning additional information about your submission as part of the August 20, 2026 event. The government will limit attendance at individual submission presentations to safeguard industry competitive advantages.
Questions about this notice can be sent to [email protected] Disclaimer and Other Legal Information: All submissions containing proprietary information shall be marked accordingly. Proprietary information will be protected if marked accordingly.
This is NOT a solicitation for proposals. The Government will not reimburse companies for the information provided. This request for information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business. [email protected] to this opportunity. U.S. Army Class II Recommendations for DLA Industry Innovation Day.pdf USCG Class II Recommendations for DLA Industry Innovation Day.pdf
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