01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 8445 Hosiery, Handwear, And Clothing Accessories, Women's Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 8445
Federal contract activity classified under Hosiery, Handwear, And Clothing Accessories, Women's across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 8445 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 8445 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$765.4K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $787.3K | 24 | 7 | 4 | — |
| FY 2020 | $1.07M | 24 | 8 | 4 | +36.0% |
| FY 2021 | $657.0K | 27 | 9 | 5 | −38.6% |
| FY 2022 | $815.5K | 25 | 8 | 3 | +24.1% |
| FY 2023 | $1.53M | 29 | 10 | 3 | +87.9% |
| FY 2024 | $1.37M | 37 | 8 | 4 | −10.5% |
| FY 2025 | $765.4K | 24 | 8 | 3 | −44.2% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $6.37M | 142 | 7 | 91.0% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $347.4K | 13 | 5 | 5.0% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $235.2K | 24 | 3 | 3.4% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $21.6K | 4 | 2 | 0.3% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $17.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $6.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $2.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | $0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | -$2.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 8445?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE1C1 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $6.37M | 142 | 7 | 91.0% |
| HEADQUATERS | 15DDHQ | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $347.4K | 13 | 5 | 5.0% |
| FCI WASECA | 15B415 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $68.0K | 16 | 2 | 1.0% |
| FMC CARSWELL | 15B505 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $44.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.6% |
| FCI SANDSTONE | 15B413 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $40.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| FCI ESTILL | 15B305 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $40.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| MDC BROOKLYN | 15BBR0 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $26.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $21.6K | 4 | 2 | 0.3% |
| SF SMITHSONIAN FACILITIES | 333132 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $17.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FPC ALDERSON | 15B101 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 8445 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND AT ALBANY, INC. | $3.46M | 73 | 2 | 49.4% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, INC. | $1.37M | 20 | 1 | 19.6% | May 9, 2024 |
| TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, THE | $751.6K | 21 | 1 | 10.7% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| PROPPER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $495.3K | 15 | 1 | 7.1% | Jul 18, 2023 |
| V.H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. | $197.7K | 6 | 1 | 2.8% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | $157.4K | 8 | 1 | 2.2% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| DAWN ENTERPRISES INC. | $130.9K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| BROOKWOOD COMPANIES INCORPORATED | $114.9K | 14 | 2 | 1.6% | May 6, 2025 |
| STRONG GROUP, INC. | $81.6K | 4 | 1 | 1.2% | May 15, 2025 |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES INC | $62.8K | 15 | 1 | 0.9% | Sep 12, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 8445?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315240 | WOMEN'S, GIRLS', AND INFANTS' CUT AND SEW APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $3.40M | 79 | 3 | 48.6% |
| 315250 | CUT AND SEW APPAREL MANUFACTURING (EXCEPT CONTRACTORS) | $1.44M | 15 | 1 | 20.6% |
| 315990 | APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $1.29M | 38 | 4 | 18.4% |
| 339999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING | $367.6K | 26 | 4 | 5.3% |
| 315210 | CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS | $245.8K | 15 | 2 | 3.5% |
| 316998 | ALL OTHER LEATHER GOOD AND ALLIED PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $47.1K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 315120 | APPAREL KNITTING MILLS | $46.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 561621 | SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES (EXCEPT LOCKSMITHS) | $45.2K | 2 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 424350 | CLOTHING AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $31.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 561611 | INVESTIGATION AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES | $23.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 8445?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $6.39M | 149 |
| BPA CALL | $410.3K | 28 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $199.8K | 12 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 8445?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $7.00M market as addressable.