75mm Ski Boots
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26172
- Agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- M6785426P5420 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Danner, Inc.
- NAICS code
- 316210 Footwear Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8430 Footwear, Men's
- Place of performance
- Portland, Oregon 97230, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps has awarded a sole-source contract to Danner Inc. for 500 pairs of specialized 75mm ski boots on June 23, 2026, under a simplified acquisition threshold purchase order.
The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. Market research identified Danner Boot Company as the sole domestic vendor with capability and willingness to produce boots meeting the specialized 75mm "duckbill" toe design required for integration with the Military Ski System telemark binding interface, along with Berry Amendment compliance. Although Belleville, Rocky, and McRae possess technical capability, all cited return-on-investment concerns due to minimal civilian market applications, high tooling costs, limited DoD demand, and inability to amortize R&D costs through commercial markets. A Request for Information posted September 22, 2025 resulted in only one response, from Danner.
Operational urgency drives the procurement. Required delivery spans November 2026 through February 2027 to support scheduled cold weather training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and Norway operations. Current Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Boots are incompatible with the MSS's 75mm binding interface, creating safety and operational risks. Key performance specifications include operating temperature range of −40°F to 40°F (threshold) with −40°F objective capability, maximum weight of 8 lbs (size 10), removable inner bootie, outer boot dimensions between 9–11 inches, and waterproof or highly water-resistant construction. The procurement aligns with 2025 Force Design priorities and the 2024 Department of Defense Arctic Strategy, ensuring long-term Berry Amendment compliance for future operations and maintenance purchases.
Notice text
J&A for 75mm Ski Boots
Awarded contract M6785426P5420 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-06-23.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 75mm Ski Boot JA_ Final 15 Apr 26_Redacted.pdf |
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