Top DoD apparel knitting mills contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $42.8M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 315120, up 3.6% from $41.3M in the preceding 12 months. 23 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 9 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 315120
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc | $9.4M | $8.4M | 21.8% | — |
| 2 | Bethel Yuut LLC | $4.4M | $3.5M | 10.1% | ▲ 2 |
| 3 | Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind Corp | $4.1M | $5.3M | 9.6% | — |
| 4 | Graham Dyeing & Finishing Inc | $4.0M | $8.3M | 9.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 5 | Mitts Nitts Inc | $3.2M | $1.4M | 7.4% | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Heartland Manufacturing, Inc. | $2.7M | $0 | 6.2% | New |
| 7 | Goodwill Industries of South Florida Inc | $2.6M | $3.3M | 6.0% | ▼ 1 |
| 8 | ABX Group Inc | $2.3M | $1.1M | 5.3% | ▲ 2 |
| 9 | Special T Hosiery Mills Inc | $1.8M | $1.8M | 4.3% | ▼ 2 |
| 10 | Viewsport Inc | $1.8M | $601K | 4.3% | ▲ 4 |
| 11 | Califashions Manufacturing, Inc. | $1.7M | $841K | 3.9% | ▲ 1 |
| 12 | 620 Pelham Inc | $1.4M | $1.4M | 3.2% | ▼ 4 |
| 13 | FRM Socks LLC | $950K | $3.3M | 2.2% | ▼ 8 |
| 14 | Bernard CAP, LLC | $770K | $487K | 1.8% | ▲ 2 |
| 15 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $543K | $547K | 1.3% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Heartland Manufacturing, Inc.$0 → $2.7M (+$2.7M) · now #6
- Roicom USA, LLC−$2.1M → $0 (+$2.1M) · no latest-period obligations
- Mitts Nitts Inc$1.4M → $3.2M (+$1.8M) · now #5
Largest declines
- Graham Dyeing & Finishing Inc$8.3M → $4.0M (−$4.3M) · now #4
- FRM Socks LLC$3.3M → $950K (−$2.4M) · now #13
- Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind Corp$5.3M → $4.1M (−$1.2M) · now #3
New to this market
2 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Manufacturing, Inc. | Jun 10, 2026 | $2.7M |
| Accent Apparel Co Inc | Feb 13, 2026 | $128K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $40.7M | $39.4M | Up $1.3M (3.2%) |
| Department of the Army | $1.8M | $823K | Up $1.0M (123.1%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $290K | $1.1M | Down $771K (72.7%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE1C126F4072 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc 8512086335!CAP, WORKING, WOODLAND, TYIII | $1.2M | Dec 28, 2026 |
| SPE1C126F4162 | Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind Corp 8512099010!SLACKS,WOMEN'S | $2.5M | Dec 28, 2026 |
| SPE1C126F3334 | Bethel Yuut LLC 8512001258!COAT,ALL-WEATHER | $3.7M | Dec 28, 2026 |
| SPE1C126F4408 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc 8512133899!CVR, GARR, WDL, MARPAT, W/EGA | $1.6M | Jan 26, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4750 | Heartland Manufacturing, Inc. 8512169053!SHIRT,MAN'S | $2.7M | Mar 26, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 315120?
In the latest 12 months, Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc ($9.4M), Bethel Yuut LLC ($4.4M), Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind Corp ($4.1M) received the most DoD obligations for apparel knitting mills.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 75.8% of positive obligations, and Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc alone held 21.8%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 315120 contracts ending soon?
5 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is SPE1C126F4072 (Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc, $1.2M obligated), ending Dec 28, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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