Industrial Sewing Machines
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Wed, 21 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking industrial sewing machines for delivery to Fort Drum, New York. This is a procurement for equipment classified under NAICS 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), which covers specialized machinery not classified elsewhere in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. Industrial sewing machines are heavy-duty equipment designed for commercial and military applications, typically used for manufacturing tents, vehicle covers, parachutes, uniforms, and other textile products requiring reinforced stitching.
The classification code 3530 (Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops) confirms this is equipment procurement rather than services or materials. The Army's need for industrial sewing machines likely supports textile repair, fabrication, or maintenance operations at Fort Drum, home to the 10th Mountain Division. See the solicitation for specific machine types, quantities, technical specifications, and delivery requirements.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), 419th Contracting Support Brigade, Fort Drum (W6QM MICC-FT DRUM) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911S227U0036 |
| NAICS | 333248 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 21, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS 333248. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the size standard for NAICS 333248: 1,000 employees (standard for most industrial machinery manufacturing)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have the NAICS 333248 listed in your SAM profile
- Be classified as small under SBA size standards
Eligible entities include: Manufacturers of industrial sewing machines, distributors authorized by manufacturers to bid, and value-added resellers meeting the small business definition. If you are a manufacturer with fewer than 1,000 employees or an authorized small business distributor, you may qualify. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permitted if structured per SBA regulations.
Businesses outside these parameters should not bid; the set-aside is total with no partial small business participation available for large businesses.
How to put together a competitive bid
For industrial machinery procurements, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Verify your machines meet all stated military or commercial specifications for industrial sewing applications. See the solicitation for stitch types, motor specifications, bed configuration (flatbed, cylinder, post), and any required safety certifications.
Past performance documentation: Prepare references from similar commercial or government contracts for industrial sewing machine supply. Include delivery performance, quality acceptance rates, and any military customer experience.
Pricing strategy: Research comparable GSA Advantage or previous Army procurements for industrial sewing equipment. Factor in freight costs to Fort Drum, New York—a remote northern location that may affect shipping logistics.
Small business representation: Ensure your SAM profile reflects current small business certifications. If you qualify for additional designations (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB), verify they are active though this is a general small business set-aside.
Proposal completeness: Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often allow immediate quote submission. Confirm whether the solicitation requires technical proposals, pricing schedules, or just a quote response.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0036 or by searching the title "Industrial Sewing Machines"
Review all attachments for specific machine requirements, quantities, inspection criteria, and terms of delivery
Confirm your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 333248
Note the deadline: October 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT—the early morning cutoff requires submission the prior business day to avoid technical issues
Contact the contracting officer listed in the full solicitation with any questions; given the seven-day response window, act promptly for clarification requests
The posted date of October 14, 2026 leaves limited time for proposal preparation. Prioritize obtaining and reviewing complete specifications without delay.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →