Shoe Stores

Code 448210
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NAICS 448210 - Shoe Stores encompasses federal procurement activities focused primarily on specialized footwear, with an emphasis on military and safety-oriented shoes and boots. This category covers the acquisition of diverse boot types including extreme cold weather, hot weather, safety, tactical, and protective footwear designed for military personnel, federal employees, and workers in hazardous environments. The procurement process involves delivering specialized footwear to meet specific operational requirements across various federal agencies.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a consistent pattern of delivery orders primarily issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles. Contract values range from approximately $12,000 to $7.4 million, with performance periods typically spanning six to eighteen months. Frequently awarded contractors include Original Footwear LLC, MC Rae Industries Inc., Canadian Commercial Corporation, and Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. Most contracts are firm fixed-price delivery orders with no specific small business set-aside designations. Performance locations include Puerto Rico, North Carolina, and Canada, with a strong focus on supplying boots for military personnel and federal workers.

The contract awards reveal a diverse range of footwear requirements, including men's and women's safety boots, extreme cold weather boots, hot weather boots, and tactical shoes. Contracting agencies span multiple federal departments, including the Department of Defense, Bureau of Prisons, and various civilian federal agencies. Common procurement methods include delivery orders against existing contract vehicles, blanket purchase agreements, and direct purchase orders. The acquisitions consistently demonstrate a need for specialized, high-performance footwear designed to protect and support personnel in various operational environments.

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