Redacted_JA C3 ColdWeatherBoot 3-18-2026 (002)_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Clothing and Textiles Supply Chain for the procurement of Cold Weather Combat Boots.

The procurement seeks to award a contract to Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company (CAGE: 90976) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3) for industrial mobilization purposes. The item being procured is the Cold Weather Combat Boot (NSN: 8430-01-693-6925 / PGC: 04154), with an estimated maximum total dollar value of $2,461,350.00. The justification cites the need to maintain production capacity and availability of this specialized boot, which features a unique design with waterproof and breathable characteristics, ankle support superior to standard combat boots, and specialized outsoles manufactured exclusively by Vibram Corporation. The current contract (SPE1C1-22-D-1570) with Belleville expires following final delivery, and this non-competitive procurement is designed to maintain continuity of production lines until a competitive sustainment contract is awarded in December 2026. The anticipated contract award date is March 18, 2026, with first competitive delivery estimated for May 2027. The justification emphasizes that Belleville is the only current producer of the Cold Weather Combat Boot and that the non-competitive procurement is necessary to prevent employee layoffs, maintain the specialized industrial base, and ensure military readiness during the transition to the competitive long-term contract.