Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Information – C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Virginia

Published Date

Jul 10, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 20, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

TBD2026

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Notice ID

TBD2026

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Major Command

TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING & TEXTILE

Office

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Jul 10, 2026 03:42 pm EDT
• Original Published Date: Jun 24, 2026 03:16 pm EDT
• Updated Response Date: Jul 20, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 20, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Updated Inactive Date: Aug 20, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 04, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
• Place of Performance:
  Arlington , VA
  USA

Description

Request 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 C_TInnovation@dla.mil

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 C_TInnovation@dla.mil

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.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• C AND T SUPPLY CHAIN 700 ROBBINS AVENUE
• PHILADELPHIA , PA 19111-5096
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• C_TInnovation@dla.mil
• C_TInnovation@dla.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 10, 2026 03:42 pm EDTSources Sought (Updated)
• Jul 10, 2026 03:15 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Jul 10, 2026 03:12 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Jun 24, 2026 03:16 pm EDT Sources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC AResearch and development

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