Western Kentucky Shoes Inc.

Western Kentucky Shoes Inc., doing business as Hayes Shoe, is a for-profit corporate entity based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, specializing in the supply of protective and safety footwear to federal government agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since 2008 with an active registration until March 5, 2026, the company has established itself as a reliable vendor for safety and steel-toe shoes primarily within the defense sector. While limited public background information is available, the company's federal contract history demonstrates a focused approach to providing high-quality protective footwear to various government organizations.

The company has consistently secured federal contract awards, predominantly from the U.S. Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, with contract values ranging from $5,700 to $314,127.97. These contracts are primarily for safety and hard toe shoes, including specific brands like Red Wing and Hayes, and have been awarded through full and open competition without specific set-aside designations. Beyond the Department of Defense, Western Kentucky Shoes Inc. has also supplied footwear to other federal agencies, including the Federal Correctional Complex in Yazoo City, demonstrating versatility in meeting protective footwear requirements across different government sectors. The contracts are typically structured as firm fixed-price purchase orders with performance periods ranging from several months to a year, with ultimate completion dates consistently aligned with the federal fiscal year. The company's Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, valued at up to $232,200, further underscores its capability to provide men's and women's safety shoes to federal agencies.