Contract Manufacturing
Capabilities & Contract Manufacturing
Full-Suite Cut-and-Sew
Overview
SEKRI provides a full suite of cut-and-sew contract manufacturing capabilities designed to meet the stringent requirements of military, government, nonprofit, and commercial partners. As an ISO 9001 certified AbilityOne® federal contractor, we combine precision-driven production with a mission-centered workforce. SEKRI primarily serves government and commercial organizations through contract manufacturing.
Decades of Experience
Core Competencies
SEKRI’s operational strength is built on decades of experience in textile production, assembly work, and high-volume industrial processing. Our capabilities support everything from military technical gear to commercial apparel and component manufacturing.
Logistics & Delivery
- Reliable outbound delivery to customer facilities
- Clearance for access to secured government locations
- Efficient coordination between manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution teams
Vendor-Managed Inventory
- Proven success with Lockheed Martin’s VMI program
- Two-hour order-to-delivery capability for critical items
- Inventory management systems configured for partner needs
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Climate-controlled warehousing
- Real-time tracking systems for stock levels, usage, and needs
- Secure handling for sensitive or regulated materials
Contract Packaging & Fulfillment
- Packing and shipment of product lines for regional and national partners
- Acoustics material handling, automotive components, and more
- Ability to integrate customer-supplied materials into production
Kitting, Assembly & Repackaging
- Assembly of first aid components, tactical pouches, and medical kits
- Sorting, bundling, labeling, relabeling, and packaging for distribution
- Customizable workflows based on customer specifications
Engineering & M&D (Manufacturing & Development)
- Authorized M&D producer for SourceAmerica
- Development of new product lines for government and private partners
- Prototype creation, process optimization, and production scaling
What We Make
Product Categories Manufactured
These are examples of contract-produced items—SEKRI does not sell directly to consumers.
- Airborne Tactical Assault Panel (ATAP) and load-carriage components
- Next-to-skin garments, including military boxers and base layers
- Military caps and headwear across multiple styles, at high annual volume
- Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK) items and components
- Fire-retardant hoods and protective apparel
- Tents and shelter components
- Tactical pouches, tourniquet kits, and field accessories
Industries Supported Through Our Capabilities
SEKRI’s manufacturing capabilities support partners in:
- U.S. Military and Federal Agencies
- Aerospace & Defense Supply Chains
- Public Safety Equipment Providers
- Nonprofit and Humanitarian Organizations
- Commercial Apparel and Gear Brands
Quality & Precision Standards
SEKRI maintains stringent quality controls aligned with ISO 9001 certification. Every facility has dedicated quality assurance personnel and standardized processes for:
- Incoming materials inspection
- In-process quality checkpoints
- Final product verification
- Documentation and traceability
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Domestic Sourcing
Berry Amendment Compliant
The Berry Amendment requires the Department of Defense to source certain covered items, including textiles, clothing, and fabrics, from domestic producers. SEKRI manufactures in the United States across eight facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee and complies with applicable Berry Amendment and contract-specific domestic sourcing requirements, which keeps our customers compliant and keeps taxpayer dollars in U.S. communities.
- Secure domestic supply chain across eight U.S. facilities
- Surge readiness: capacity to scale across facilities under accelerated delivery requirements
- Compliance and audit readiness maintained as standard practice
- Cut-and-sew manufacturing performed in the United States
Proven Performance
Social Impact Without Sacrificing Quality or Accountability
Federal and commercial buyers sometimes ask whether a manufacturer built around a social mission can hold spec and hit schedule. SEKRI’s record answers that directly. The quality management system, audit discipline, and delivery performance behind our contracts are the same standards that make the employment mission sustainable.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system covering all eight facilities, certified by IsoTec Alliance
- Lockheed Martin Small Business Award (2014)
- DLA Outstanding AbilityOne Program Vendor Award (2013)
- Regular external audits across multiple SEKRI locations
- Decades of continuous delivery to military and government customers