DLA Troop Support’s Clothing & Textiles (C&T) supply chain provides world-class integrated logistics solutions for clothing, individual equipment and textile items to Warfighters and emergency responders in peace and in war, around the clock and around the world.
C&T outfits every soldier, sailor, airman and Marine worldwide, from their first day of service in boot camp, to camouflage uniforms worn on the battlefield and service dress uniforms.
The C&T acquisition team procures more than 8,000 different items ranging from uniforms, footwear and undergarments to ecclesiastical items, individual equipment, flags and tents.
What Does DLA Troop Support C&T Procure?
DLA Clothing and Textiles Top Procured Commodities
| Commodity |
Descriptions |
| Clothing New Recruits |
Basic items recruits need upon entering military service including service specific utility uniforms, boots, socks and undergarments. |
| Dress Clothing |
Service-specific dress uniforms and shoes for each military service branches to include the Navy Service Dress White Jumper, the Marine Corps Dress Blue Uniform and the Army Service Uniform. |
| Field Clothing |
Extended cold weather clothing system items, gloves, boots, combat boots, and fire-retardant working uniforms. |
| Protective Equipment |
Combat protective helmets, chemical protection suits, other individual equipment items, body armor including vests and ballistic inserts plates. |
| Medals and Insignias |
Medals and insignias that help honor and decorate the brave men and women of the armed forces to include the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military award. |
| Flags and Guidons |
Battalion and brigade flags for military units, the presidential and vice presidential flags, American flags and other flags and guidons. |
| Religious Items |
Ecclesiastical items, including religious foods, congregation pews, Torah scrolls, prayer rugs, texts, jewelry and clothing. |
Product and Service Search
Use the Product and Service Search tool to search and sort products and services a Supplier can supply to the Government. These products and services are categorized by the Major Subordinate Commands (i.e. Aviation, Land and Maritime, etc.) that manage the supply chain, and a Supplier can use the information to determine a pathway to which primary DLA supply chains (i.e. MSCs) need the material or service.
Where to Find Procurement Opportunities
DLA Troop Support’s C&T supply chain conducts most of its business electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). DIBBS is a web-based bid board that allows suppliers to search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs), search and view Request for Proposals (RFPs), and view awards for DLA items of supply. Most DLA Troop Support’s C&T solicitations are posted on the DIBBS bid board .
All procurements opportunities over $25,000 are publicized on the Federal Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov . Search for DLA Troop Support’s C&T opportunities and notices in SAM.gov using the following codes:
- Site: Philadelphia, PA, DODAAC: SPM100, SPM1C1, SPE1C1
C&T Industry Informational Links
View informational links about the following topics:
- Vendors' FAQ
- C&T Contacts for Vendors
- Industry Events
- Specification/Drawing/Pattern Request
- Shade Council
- Letter To Suppliers About Berry Amendment Compliance
- C&T Additional Quality Assurance Requirements
- Defense Protection Act (DPA) Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
Additional information and resources on Value Management can be found on the Value Engineering webpage.
Major Spending Pattern Fiscal Year 2024 (All Dollars)
| NAICS Code |
NAICS Description |
Dollars Obligated |
| Grand Total |
DLA Clothing and Textiles Fiscal Year 2024 |
$1,878,048,895 |
| 315210 |
CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS |
$624,305,296 |
| 315990 |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING |
$273,362,258 |
| 315220 |
MEN'S AND BOYS' CUT AND SEW APPAREL MANUFACTURING |
$165,238,079 |
| 314910 |
TEXTILE BAG AND CANVAS MILLS |
$139,673,116 |
| 315250 |
CUT AND SEW APPAREL MANUFACTURING (EXCEPT CONTRACTORS) |
$101,003,795 |
| 316210 |
FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURING |
$100,647,870 |
| 339999 |
ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING |
$67,036,548 |
| 314999 |
ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TEXTILE PRODUCT MILLS |
$49,346,946 |
| 339113 |
SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING |
$43,130,204 |
| 711510 |
INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS |
$43,111,646 |
Contact Us
DLA Troop Support C&T Small Business Office
Submit an inquiry for assistance within the DLA Small Business Programs Office Contact Inquiry option. Choose DLA Troop Support – Clothing and Textiles in the “Which Buying Organization do you need assistance with?” field.
Where to Find Additional Information & Resources
Explore DLA’s Supplier Pathway Program’s Getting Started page specific for DLA Troop Support’s C&T supply chain. It provides the steps on how to do business with the supply chain to include what type of certifications you will need and opportunity routes you can take to become a supplier at a prime or subcontracting level.
Additional information and resources can be found on the DLA Small Business website.