RFQ F09 CLT09 5. 11 ATAC 2. 0 Storm Boots March 2026 Order

The Massachusetts Department of State Police is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 5.11 ATAC 2.0 Storm Boots scheduled for a March 2026 order. This is a goods procurement for specialized footwear consisting of 40 pairs of boots across two product lines: Men's 5.11 ATAC 2.0 Storm Boots (model #12392-019) and Women's 5.11 ATAC 2.0 Storm Boots (model #12406-019). The men's boots are required across sizes 9-D through 12W with quantities ranging from 2 to 3 units per size, totaling 34 pairs, while the women's boots are required in sizes 6 through 9.5-D with 1 unit per size except for size 6 which requires 2 units, totaling 6 pairs. The Department of State Police will evaluate quotes based on best overall value, which may include proposed alternatives that achieve the procurement's objectives. Bidders must demonstrate cost-effectiveness and value to the Commonwealth in their proposals. The RFQ was posted on March 30, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 3, 2026; no late bids will be accepted under this solicitation.

The procurement documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on bidder eligibility. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement framework reserves the right for the Department and selected bidder(s) to negotiate changes to any element of contract performance or cost if such modifications result in lower costs, improved cost-effectiveness, or better overall value. The Department may also elect to award the contract either as a whole or on an individual item basis, whichever represents optimal value to the Commonwealth. No budget range, award value, or pricing information is provided in the available solicitation documents.