The U.S. Department of the Interior said on March 16, 2026, that it will prioritize buying uniforms and other textiles made in the USA.
What was announced
The policy was announced with the White House Office of Management and Budget’s “Made in America Office.” Interior buys about $11 million in uniforms each year for agencies from the National Park Service to the Bureau of Land Management. That spending will now favor USA-made products.
“The men and women who serve on our public lands should wear uniforms made by American hands.”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
The department and the “Made in America Office” scheduled an industry day for March 27 at Interior to explain textile requirements and how to compete for future contracts. Interested suppliers were pointed to SAM.gov.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Federal uniform buying is a steady source of demand for USA textile mills and sewing shops. The Defense Department already must buy USA-made uniforms under the Berry Amendment, but civilian agencies have more leeway. Interior’s move extends a similar preference to park rangers and land managers.
The release did not say whether Interior will require that all fabric and fiber be USA-made or will follow the looser Buy American Act test. Suppliers should check the solicitation terms.
Related: Made in USA vs. Buy American for federal contractors.
FAQ
How much does Interior spend on uniforms?
About $11 million a year, according to the department.
Which agencies are covered?
Interior bureaus including the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
How can suppliers learn more?
Interior and the “Made in America Office” held an industry day on March 27, 2026, and pointed suppliers to SAM.gov.
Source & credit
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior press release, March 16, 2026: Interior Department Prioritizes U.S.-Made Uniforms and Textiles