Washcloth - Polyester Microfiber
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential domestic sources for Polyester Microfiber Terry Washcloths. This is for market research purposes only, and interested contractors should contact Vincent Davis by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA Troop Support is seeking to identify sources capable of supplying CLOTH, TERRY MICROFIBER, POLYESTER. The requirement is for a terry microfiber washcloth with a soil release finish, intended for use by military personnel of the Department of the Army. Key specifications, as detailed in GL/PD 11-09A, include:
- Dimensions: 12-1/4 inches by 12-1/4 inches (± 1/8 inch).
- Edges: Firm selvages on sides; serged top and bottom edges (or all edges serged).
- Material: 100 percent polyester terry microfiber (400 filament – 48 filaments warp per inch) warp knitted with polyester scrim.
- Color: Brown 436, matching a standard sample.
- Physical Requirements: Must meet specific standards for fiber content, weight, yarns per inch, bursting strength, visual shade matching, colorfastness (laundering, light, perspiration, crocking), dimensional stability, wicking, dynamic absorption, and soil release finish, as per AATCC and ASTM standards.
- Labels: Specific content (item name, contractor name, contract number, fiber content, NSN, laundering instructions) and placement requirements.
- Workmanship: Must be free from defects affecting serviceability, appearance, and uniformity.
- Toxicity: Must not present a health hazard and be compatible with prolonged skin contact; EPA-recognized human carcinogens are prohibited.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Product Service Code: 7210 (Household Furnishings)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified, but Berry Amendment requirements apply, mandating domestically sourced fabric.
Evaluation
This notice is for market research only. The Government is not obligated to purchase any material and will not pay for information submitted. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
- A Purchase Description (GL/PD 11-09A) is attached, providing detailed technical specifications.
- A suggested fabric source, Chima Inc., is mentioned in the attached document.
- If a solicitation results, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov, and offerors will be responsible for monitoring the website.
- Primary Contact: Vincent Davis, vincent.davis@dla.mil, 215-737-3357.