Top DoD men's and boys' cut and sew apparel manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $74.7M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 315220, down 44.5% from $134.7M in the preceding 12 months. 21 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 315220
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 | The Fechheimer Brothers Company | $16.6M | $21.9M | 22.0% | — |
| 2 | Bernard CAP, LLC | $10.6M | $10.5M | 14.1% | ▲ 3 |
| 3 | Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. | $9.4M | $8.9M | 12.4% | ▲ 5 |
| 4 | Hardwick Tactical Corporation | $5.8M | $1.8M | 7.7% | ▲ 13 |
| 5 | H.C. Contracting, Inc. | $4.8M | $7.2M | 6.3% | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | GIL Sewing Corp | $4.4M | $12.0M | 5.9% | ▼ 4 |
| 7 | National Industries for the Blind | $3.4M | $1.1M | 4.5% | ▲ 15 |
| 8 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc | $3.3M | $9.8M | 4.4% | ▼ 1 |
| 9 | New York Embroidery Studio Inc. | $3.3M | $2.3M | 4.4% | ▲ 6 |
| 10 | Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind Corp | $3.0M | $2.6M | 4.0% | ▲ 2 |
| 11 | Seneca Cayuga Yates Counties Chapter Nysarc, Inc. | $2.6M | $1.1M | 3.5% | ▲ 12 |
| 12 | 620 Pelham Inc | $2.4M | $11.3M | 3.2% | ▼ 8 |
| 13 | Sawasawa LLC | $2.0M | $3.3M | 2.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania Apparel, L.L.C. | $1.2M | $2.4M | 1.7% | — |
| 15 | S by S Studio Inc. | $974K | $1.0M | 1.3% | ▲ 9 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Hardwick Tactical Corporation$1.8M → $5.8M (+$4.0M) · now #4
- National Industries for the Blind$1.1M → $3.4M (+$2.3M) · now #7
- Seneca Cayuga Yates Counties Chapter Nysarc, Inc.$1.1M → $2.6M (+$1.5M) · now #11
Largest declines
- M M Manufacturing LLC$11.5M → $0 (−$11.5M) · no latest-period obligations
- Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc$9.8M → $0 (−$9.8M) · no latest-period obligations
- 620 Pelham Inc$11.3M → $2.4M (−$8.8M) · now #12
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Star Branding Inc | Jan 6, 2026 | $25K |
| Nationwide Glove Co Inc | Apr 21, 2026 | $17K |
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 | $73.4M | $126.6M | Down $53.3M (42.1%) |
| Department of the Navy | $777K | $6.4M | Down $5.6M (87.9%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $511K | $1.6M | Down $1.1M (68.4%) |
| Department of the Army | $100K | $43K | Up $57K (130.9%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE1C126F2420 | The Fechheimer Brothers Company 8511913783!TROUSERS,MEN'S | $3.8M | Nov 30, 2026 |
| SPE1C126F3764 | 620 Pelham Inc 8512044896!TROUSERS,MEN'S | $2.4M | Dec 28, 2026 |
| SPE1C126F3568 | H.C. Contracting, Inc. 8512018325!COAT,MAN'S | $3.0M | Dec 30, 2026 |
| SPE1C126F2614 | National Industries for the Blind 8511924844!PANTS,PHYSICAL FITN | $2.2M | Feb 26, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F3352 | Hardwick Tactical Corporation 8512005079!TROUSERS,MEN'S | $4.5M | Feb 26, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4346 | Bernard CAP, LLC 8512126404!JUMPER,MAN'S | $2.1M | Mar 30, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4117 | GIL Sewing Corp 8512093060!COAT,MAN'S | $4.4M | Apr 26, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F3734 | The Fechheimer Brothers Company 8512040950!COAT,MAN'S | $8.6M | Apr 26, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4026 | Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. 8512075155!JACKET,COLD WEATHER | $8.2M | May 28, 2027 |
| SPE1C125F3314 | Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc 8511295666!LINER,MULTI PURPOSE | $6.5M | Jun 27, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 315220?
In the latest 12 months, The Fechheimer Brothers Company ($16.6M), Bernard CAP, LLC ($10.6M), Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. ($9.4M) received the most DoD obligations for men's and boys' cut and sew apparel manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 77.4% of positive obligations, and The Fechheimer Brothers Company alone held 22.0%. 2 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 315220 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is SPE1C126F2420 (The Fechheimer Brothers Company, $3.8M obligated), ending Nov 30, 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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