Overboots, molded, lightweight, chemical/biological protective (malo)

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles intends to issue solicitation SPE1C1-19-R-0010 to procure OVERBOOTS, MOLDED, LIGHTWEIGHT, CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL PROTECTIVE (MALO). The resulting contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity firm-fixed price contract with a base term of 18 months and a minimum quantity of 400,000 pairs and maximum quantity of 600,000 pairs to be delivered to DLA Troop Support. The solicitation will be evaluated using best value tradeoff procedures and will include evaluation factors for past performance and small business participation. Interested parties must complete DD Form 2345 and provide samples to the Joint Program Manager-Protection for approval prior to award. The solicitation is estimated to be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System in late November/early December 2018.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The main NAICS code is 316900 for other leather and allied product manufacturing and the PSC code is 8415 for boots, shoes and accessories. No potential incumbents or current contractors are named. The contract value is estimated between $120-180 million based on the minimum and maximum order quantities of 400,000-600,000 pairs at an average price of $300 per pair. The contract period of performance is 18 months from date of award with all items to be delivered within 12 months.