Shoe Findings And Soling Materials

PSC Category 8335 encompasses shoe findings and soling materials, which are critical components and accessories used in footwear manufacturing and repair. These products include items such as heel rims, edge plates, insoles, and other specialized materials that contribute to the construction, modification, and maintenance of various types of shoes. The category covers a wide range of footwear-related components used across military, federal agency, and specialized operational contexts.

Federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, predominantly involving purchase orders from agencies like the Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders ranging from less than $100 to approximately $255,910, with typical contract durations spanning several months to a few years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses and minority-owned companies such as Xpress GOV Supply LLC, Old Town Shoe & Luggage Repair Inc., and Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Co. The majority of these contracts are not set aside, though some are designated for total small business participation, and they often involve procuring safety shoes, tactical boots, work boots, and related footwear components.

The most recent federal contract opportunity in this category is a solicitation by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command for 83-Option Bates Shoes and Shoe Findings and Sole Material Modifications. This total small business set-aside opportunity seeks footwear products and related materials, with performance to occur in Washington, DC. The solicitation is currently open, with proposals due by November 5, 2024, and represents a comprehensive procurement effort for specialized shoe-related materials and modifications.