Amendment to Safety Shoes

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to provide safety boots and shoes for Veterans Health Administration employees across three Texas locations. This amendment extends the proposal submission deadline to February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST and provides responses to nine questions submitted by potential offerors. The solicitation requires the contractor to deliver approximately 300 pairs of safety footwear annually, with each employee allocated a maximum of $250 per year for one pair of boots or shoes including cushion insoles. Key contract requirements include conducting mobile onsite fitting sessions at three VA facilities (two sessions in Dallas, one each in Garland and Bonham with a 25-person minimum threshold), maintaining a storefront within 25 miles of VA facilities for off-site fitting and fulfillment services, and providing emergency replacement capabilities. The contractor must achieve same-day fulfillment when inventory is available or deliver within 30 days, and contractors located more than 60 miles from the Dallas VAMC facility will receive mileage reimbursement based on IRS rates.

This opportunity is designated as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, limiting competition to qualifying firms. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, commencing March 26, 2026, for a potential five-year duration. Based on the requirement for approximately 300 pairs annually at a maximum of $250 per pair, the estimated annual value is approximately $75,000, with administrative costs to be itemized separately and added to this figure. The performance location is Dallas, TX 75216, with additional service delivery required in Garland and Bonham, Texas. Pricing proposals must account for the per-pair unit cost structure, separate administrative fees, and mileage reimbursement where applicable.