Boot, Combat, MC Temperate Weather
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE1C1-25-R-MCTW_SOURCESOUGHT
- Agency
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Clothing and Textiles
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 316210 Footwear Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8430 Footwear, Men's
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting market research for a procurement of Marine Corps Temperate Weather Combat Boots. The sources sought notice seeks detailed information from potential manufacturers about their capabilities to produce combat boots for Marine Corps recruit training. The market research aims to develop an Indefinite Quantity Contract with multiple one-year tier pricing periods, focusing on a boot that meets specific technical requirements including a Coyote color leather upper, weight specifications, and performance standards for temperate environments. Vendors are expected to provide comprehensive details about their manufacturing processes, including minimum and maximum monthly production capabilities, potential unit pricing, labor and material ratios, and compliance with Berry Amendment requirements for domestic production. Responses to the market research survey are due by 5:00 PM EST on April 3, 2025, with potential vendors submitting information to Jamie.Heiman@dla.mil.
The procurement has no specific set-aside designation and targets an estimated annual requirement of 41,880 pairs of boots, with a minimum quantity commitment of 10,470 pairs and a maximum potential quantity of 209,400 pairs over four contract tiers. The boots are specifically designed for men's and women's sizes ranging from 3 to 16 and 4 to 11, respectively, with strict technical specifications including a maximum weight of 2.10 pounds for men's size 10R and 1.80 pounds for women's size 8RF. The production lead time is set at 150 days for first and subsequent deliveries, with a minimum field life of 365 days and a shelf life of 10 years. The contract will require manufacturers to produce boots that meet rigorous performance standards, including shock attenuation, moisture vapor transmission, and water resistance in temperatures ranging from 25 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Delivery will be to Travis Association for the Blind in Austin, Texas, with the procurement falling under the Footwear Manufacturing NAICS category.
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Source Sought Attached: Boot, Combat, MC Temperate Weather **UPDATED**
Purchase Description: CR-PD 06-31, dated 6 November 2023 *UPDATE SEE ATTACHED*
Change Purchase Description (page 29): CR-PD 06-31, dated 6 November 2023 SEE ATTACHED
FAR 2.101 & EPA Clause (See attached)
Responses are due by 5:00 PM EST
NOTE: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL
Update #2 ·
Source Sought Attached: Boot, Combat, MC Temperate Weather *UPDATED*
Purchase Description: CR-PD 06-31, dated 6 November 2023 *UPDATE SEE ATTACHED*
Change Purchase Description (page 29): CR-PD 06-31, dated 6 November 2023 SEE ATTACHED
FAR 2.101 & EPA Clause (See attached)
Responses are due by 5:00 PM EST
NOTE: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL
Update #1 ·
Source Sought Attached: Boot, Combat, MC Temperate Weather
Purchase Description: CR-PD 06-31, dated 6 November 2023 SEE ATTACHED
Change Purchase Description (page 29): CR-PD 06-31, dated 6 November 2023 SEE ATTACHED
FAR 2.101 & EPA Clause (See attached)
Responses are due by 5:00 PM EST
NOTE: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A BID/PROPOSAL
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