Request for Information for Innovation Day White Paper Submission
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The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is soliciting white papers for Clothing and Textiles innovations in fabrics, materials, components, and manufacturing processes. The agency seeks to review emerging domestic industrial base technologies to potentially adopt them into future requirements. Submissions must address new capabilities, technology integration, supply chain bottlenecks, cost-saving solutions, or cross-service commonality.
Scope & Requirements
Submission of white papers detailing innovations in clothing and textile materials, manufacturing, and supply chain mitigation for review by the Department of Defense.
Deliverables
- White papers (maximum 2 pages)
Evaluation Criteria
- Proposed new capabilities
- Technology integration into existing items
- Commercial solutions for supply chain bottlenecks
- Cost-saving solutions
- Cross-Service commonality
- Supply-chain risk mitigation
Attachments
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- Contract Type
- TBD
- Estimated Value
- est. $53K – $361KSimilar contracts award $134 to $4K (median $479, 15,876 awards) (broader NAICS)Above typical range
- NAICS Codes
- 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.
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