Boot, Safety, General Purpose and Flight Deck, Black (I5 Boot)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting market research for procuring Safety, General Purpose and Flight Deck Black Boots (I5 Boot) for military personnel. The procurement involves two National Stock Numbers (NSNs): 8430-01-694-2905 for men's boots and 8435-01-694-3885 for women's boots. Interested contractors must be certified by the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) to be eligible for award, and the agency is seeking comprehensive input on manufacturing capabilities, pricing, delivery lead times, and raw material availability. The market research survey aims to determine an appropriate acquisition strategy and assess industry capability to provide these specialized military boots. The government anticipates issuing a solicitation in July 2024 for a two-year Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract, with responses to the market research survey due by June 30, 2025.

The contract will be structured with tiered pricing and does not currently have a small business set-aside, though a later addendum suggests potential small business lots in future iterations. The estimated annual quantity is 122,440 pairs, with a maximum contract volume of 612,200 pairs over the contract period. The boots will be used primarily by Navy personnel, with potential expansion to other military services. The first delivery is required within 180 days of contract award, with subsequent deliveries allowed 150 days after initial delivery. Pricing and contract details will be based on the market research responses, with the government seeking to understand manufacturers' capabilities for producing black safety boots that meet military specifications. The total potential value of the contract could range significantly depending on the final quantity and pricing determined through the market research process.