Join the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Clothing & Textiles Supply Chain for a strategic and timely mid-year review of challenges impacting our ability to equip the U.S. warfighter with domestically produced textile products. As a key touchpoint leading into the Fall 2025 Joint Advanced Planning Brief to Industry (JAPBI), this session will offer insight into DLA’s evolving priorities, fulfillment gaps, and upcoming rebid opportunities—delivering critical information for companies seeking to remain competitive in the defense textile space.
When. July 30, 2025 starting at 1:30 PM EST.
About. The discussion will focus on real-world constraints facing the U.S. textile industrial base, including sourcing bottlenecks, skilled labor shortages, cyber risks, and declining manufacturing capacity. Attendees will hear updates on DLA’s demand forecasting efforts, improved industry communication practices, and what’s being done to reverse supply chain vulnerabilities from fiber to final product. Panelists will also address challenges in maintaining a Berry-compliant pipeline and outline expectations for future procurement cycles.
Participants may also hear insights directly from DLA commodity managers responsible for critical textile categories such as uniforms, footwear, tentage, and personal protective gear. This webinar offers an opportunity to understand current performance metrics, upcoming sourcing priorities, and procurement strategy shifts straight from the executive team shaping them.
Who Should Attend. This webinar is a must for textile and apparel businesses, component suppliers, and federal contractors with active or potential roles in defense procurement. Whether you’re currently supporting DLA or looking to expand into military textile supply, you will gain inside access to the policy direction, production outlook, and sourcing strategies shaping the second half of FY25. Don’t miss this opportunity to align your business with the needs of America’s warfighters and take an active role in shaping a resilient, compliant U.S. supply chain.
Registration. This is a free webinar; however, registration is required to receive the login credentials.
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