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Request for Information C&T Innovation Day White Paper Submission
DEPT OF DEFENSE · Solicitation TBD2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Closed
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Solicitation details
| Solicitation number | TBD2026 |
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| Notice ID | 55be76443fda465eac9132a2dfffc525 |
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| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| Sub-tier | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY |
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| Contracting office | DLA TROOP SUPPORT |
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| Set-aside | Unrestricted (full and open) |
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| Notice type | Sources Sought |
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| Posted | 15 July 2026 |
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| Response deadline | 20 July 2026 (closed) |
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| Place of performance | Arlington, VA, USA |
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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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