# North Carolina eVP #52-IFB-2429868980-MLE

North Carolina as-needed contract for two specified poplin fabrics

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 52-IFB-2429868980-MLE
**NAICS:** 424310, 313210

North Carolina is seeking an as-needed, three-year supply of two specified poplin fabrics for its Tabor City Sewing Plant.
- **Government buyer:** North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), Division of Adult Correction, Tabor City Sewing Plant.
- **Procurement:** Agency-specific term contract for domestic Capri Breeze Poplin and Purple Heart Poplin fabric.
- **Estimated annual quantities:** 20,000 yards of each fabric, or 40,000 yards combined. These are estimates only; no minimum or maximum purchases are guaranteed.
- **Key fabric requirements:** Both fabrics must be 65% polyester and 35% cotton, poplin construction, at least 4.25 oz/sq yd, and at least 63 inches of cuttable width. Additional specifications cover yarn size, shrinkage, strength, pilling resistance, dye process, and permanent-press, soil-release, and crease-resistant finishes.
- **Color requirements:** Capri Breeze must match Pantone 17-4735-TCX; Purple Heart must match Pantone 18-3520-TCX.
- **Domestic sourcing and samples:** Domestic product is required, and 10% of the first-year contract is to be housed in the United States. Samples are required.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No fabric manufacturer, OEM, or supplier is identified by name in the available materials.

### Description

The Invitation for Bids seeks an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver Purple Heart Poplin and Capri Breeze Poplin to the Tabor City Sewing Plant on an as-needed basis when ordered by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The fabric will support processing products and services at the Correction Enterprises Sewing Plant to meet customer requirements. The State does not guarantee a minimum or maximum quantity. Samples are available by sending a prepaid shipping label to the listed contact.

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