Top DoD apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $479.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 315990, down 22.2% from $616.1M in the preceding 12 months. 312 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 23 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 315990
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 | Gentex Corporation | $50.2M | $75.7M | 10.5% | ▲ 1 |
| 2 | Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC | $43.1M | $57.4M | 9.0% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Leading Technology Composites Inc | $36.7M | $3.1M | 7.6% | ▲ 29 |
| 4 | Qinetiq Inc. | $27.2M | −$27.2M | 5.7% | New |
| 5 | Ametrine Inc | $25.2M | $18.3M | 5.2% | ▲ 4 |
| 6 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $22.9M | $12.9M | 4.8% | ▲ 8 |
| 7 | Readyone Industries Inc | $19.9M | $85.5M | 4.1% | ▼ 6 |
| 8 | Bethel Industries Inc | $18.3M | $40.2M | 3.8% | ▼ 3 |
| 9 | Central Lake Armor Express Inc | $16.2M | $16.0M | 3.4% | ▲ 2 |
| 10 | Slate Solutions LLC | $15.5M | $41.6M | 3.2% | ▼ 6 |
| 11 | Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms, LLC | $13.9M | $2.3M | 2.9% | ▲ 27 |
| 12 | Forgeline Solutions, Inc. | $13.5M | $16.2M | 2.8% | ▼ 2 |
| 13 | National Industries for the Blind | $13.1M | $5.9M | 2.7% | ▲ 7 |
| 14 | Bestwork Industries for the Blind Inc | $11.0M | $2.7M | 2.3% | ▲ 20 |
| 15 | American Apparel, Inc. | $8.5M | $10.2M | 1.8% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Qinetiq Inc.−$27.2M → $27.2M (+$54.4M) · now #4
- Leading Technology Composites Inc$3.1M → $36.7M (+$33.7M) · now #3
- Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms, LLC$2.3M → $13.9M (+$11.6M) · now #11
Largest declines
- Readyone Industries Inc$85.5M → $19.9M (−$65.6M) · now #7
- Point Blank Enterprises, Inc$28.7M → $0 (−$28.7M) · no latest-period obligations
- Slate Solutions LLC$41.6M → $15.5M (−$26.0M) · now #10
New to this market
66 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company | Mar 13, 2026 | $6.4M |
| Mcrae Industries Inc | Mar 13, 2026 | $4.7M |
| Pentaq Manufacturing Corp | Mar 27, 2026 | $848K |
| Clothier Design Source, LLC | Nov 6, 2025 | $803K |
| Elite PPE LLC | Feb 26, 2026 | $652K |
| American Pacific Plastic Fabricators, Inc. | Feb 5, 2026 | $273K |
| Karlas & Emmas Knits LLC | May 6, 2026 | $213K |
| Nimco Inc. | Jul 6, 2026 | $133K |
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 | $323.9M | $335.5M | Down $11.6M (3.5%) |
| Department of the Army | $136.5M | $229.7M | Down $93.2M (40.6%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $13.8M | $28.1M | Down $14.2M (50.8%) |
| Department of the Navy | $5.0M | $22.2M | Down $17.2M (77.6%) |
| Defense Threat Reduction Agency | $187K | $41K | Up $147K (359.3%) |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | $22K | $0 | New |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W91CRB25FA018 | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc MODULAR SCALABLE VEST | $26.8M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| W91CRB23F0250 | Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC NG IHPS - PRODUCTION FAIR OPPORTUNITY FOR 21,162 UNITS | $37.6M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| W91CRB25F0126 | Gentex Corporation NEXT GENERATION INTEGRATED HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM - PRODUCTION SYSTEMS | $26.4M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| W91CRB25FA071 | Gentex Corporation NEXT GENERATION INTEGRATED HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM | $32.6M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| SPE1C124F5201 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc 8510753086!PANEL,TACTICAL ASSA | $25.6M | Mar 30, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4938 | Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC 8512203146!HELMET,GROUND TROOP | $28.8M | Jul 30, 2027 |
| SPE1C125F5865 | Readyone Industries Inc 8511628119!TROUSERS,CHEMICAL P | $52.3M | Aug 26, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4940 | Gentex Corporation 8512203812!HELMET,GROUND TROOP | $27.2M | Nov 30, 2027 |
| W91CRB23F0417 | Qinetiq Inc. DELIVERY ORDER FOR FAT QUANTITIES AND INITIAL PRODUCTION | $51.5M | Dec 30, 2027 |
| SPE1C126F4948 | Leading Technology Composites Inc 8512204815!HELMET,GROUND TROOP | $24.0M | Dec 31, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 315990?
In the latest 12 months, Gentex Corporation ($50.2M), Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC ($43.1M), Leading Technology Composites Inc ($36.7M) received the most DoD obligations for apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 50.7% of positive obligations, and Gentex Corporation alone held 10.5%. 66 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 315990 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is W91CRB25FA018 (Point Blank Enterprises, Inc, $26.8M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$37.4MFigures 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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