U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) recently led a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urging the next round of COVID-19 assistance adequately address losses felt throughout the cotton supply chain by cotton farmers, textile mills and the cotton merchandising segment, according to a July 14 press release from National [...]
With the rise in production and testing of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), access to correct testing apparatus and materials is critical. AATCC announced in a recent press release that the organization now offers a one-stop shop for impact penetration testing needs, including Blotting paper suitable for AAMI PB70 classification testing. AAMI PB70 Level 1-3 certification and testing [...]
On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed into law an amendment to the Paycheck Protection Program, giving businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic an extension to apply for federal funds, according to Business Insider. The law extends the deadline to apply for the federal government's loan-based relief program to August 8. The original deadline to apply for [...]
June 18, 2020 | 11 am–Noon CST FREE for Members | $39 for Non-members As the business climate has changed with COVID-19, companies will need to understand how to get back to their operations in a new financial environment. Having capital to grow their business and acquire equipment will be a crucial component to success. This workshop [...]
The AATCC, in a June 8 press release, warns manufacturers to not be misled by false or ill-informed product claims concerning protection against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 or COVID19 in textiles or related materials used in Personal Productive Equipment (PPE). The release states, “Using AATCC TM100 or TM147 to demonstrate efficacy against viral activity is not [...]
According to WKRG News, Sen. Doug Jones wants his state of Alabama to become a hub of manufacturing for healthcare equipment needed to face and fight COVID-19. According to WKRG, based in Huntsville, Ala., Jones has introduced legislation in the Senate that would provide incentives and tax breaks to ramp up production of personal protective [...]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide guidance in manufacturing face coverings for general use, according to a June 9 press release from AATCC. This guidance is entirely voluntary and for non-medical face coverings intended for use by adults. Surgical masks, respirators, and other medical personal protective equipment (PPE) [...]
The FAQ information is in response to Isolation Gowns (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0103) and Surgical Masks (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0102). This communication is regarding the solicitation sent earlier this week and is now closed. Commonly Asked Questions and Answers: Q.: Can I still submit a proposal? A.: No, the solicitation closed June 1, 2020 at 10 PM EDT. Q.: I don't [...]
The closing date and times for both Isolation Gowns (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0103) and Surgical Masks (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0102) have been extended to Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10 PM EST. Please download and fill in pricing on the amendments below and send them back to the DLA as a part of your offer. Even if you have already made an [...]
The closing date and times for both Isolation Gowns (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0103) and Surgical Masks (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0102) have been extended from Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10 PM EST. Below is the directions on how to access the solicitations (previously sent on May 21). The surgical mask [...]
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