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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Army is seeking zippers, which fall under the broad category of miscellaneous manufacturing products. Zippers are fastening devices used in military clothing, equipment bags, tents, and various textile-based gear. This type of procurement typically involves supplying standardized or specification-compliant fastening hardware for defense applications. Military-grade zippers often require durability, weather resistance, and adherence to specific technical standards for operational use.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal solicitation document—contractors can respond directly to this posting to submit an offer.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. To compete, your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing). Typically, small business size standards for manufacturing NAICS codes are based on employee thresholds; see the solicitation for the specific size standard that applies.
• Be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with current registration valid through the award period.
• Have the NAICS code 339999 listed in your SAM profile.

No specific small business socioeconomic preference (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) is indicated in the metadata—this appears to be a general small business set-aside open to all qualified small businesses.

How to put together a competitive bid

For a zipper manufacturing or supply opportunity, focus on these elements in your proposal:

Technical compliance: See the solicitation for exact specifications—military zippers typically require compliance with Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs) or specific defense standards regarding pull strength, corrosion resistance, tape material, and slider functionality. Request any referenced specifications early if you don't have them on hand.

Past performance: Be prepared to document relevant experience supplying zippers, fasteners, or similar textile hardware to government or commercial customers. Include delivery performance data and quality metrics.

Pricing strategy: Manufacturing NAICS code opportunities often involve evaluating price alongside technical acceptability. Research historical pricing for similar Army zipper procurements on SAM.gov's contract data section. Consider your material costs (metal, coil, or molded plastic components), production capacity, and shipping to the intended delivery point.

Supply chain verification: If you're a distributor rather than manufacturer, confirm your source's capacity and any required flow-down clauses. The Berry Amendment may apply requiring domestic sourcing of textiles—see the solicitation for Buy American or domestic preference provisions.

Delivery schedule: Assess whether you can meet any required delivery timelines. Clothing and equipment contracts often have seasonal or deployment-driven deadlines.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0106. The complete document will contain specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, packaging instructions, and evaluation criteria not available in this synopsis.

Note the response deadline of November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. For a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this deadline is typically firm. Submit your offer through the designated SAM.gov electronic portal or method specified in the full solicitation. Allow adequate time for system access, document upload, and any required certifications.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →