Shoe, Men’s Poromeric
ID: SPE1C1-25-R-0116Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (316210)

PSC

FOOTWEAR, MEN'S (8430)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/adb6be96a8ae4d0d836fe91372666157/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking proposals for the procurement of Men's Poromeric Shoes under solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0116. This opportunity involves an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a three-year base term, requiring a minimum quantity of 34,323 pairs and an estimated annual quantity of 137,292 pairs, with a maximum of 514,845 pairs over the contract's life. The shoes must meet specific technical and quality requirements, including domestic production for certain components, adherence to rigorous testing standards, and detailed packaging and labeling specifications to ensure traceability and quality assurance. Interested vendors should contact Michael Curry at michael.curry@dla.mil or 215-737-7018 for further information, and proposals must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the specified deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Curry
    (215) 737-7018
    michael.curry@dla.mil
    Baotran Dao
    BAOTRAN.DAO@DLA.MIL
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    25-R-0116-Synopsis_Men-SAM 11-5-2025.pdf
    Solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0116 is an Unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP) for Men's Poromeric Shoes, evaluated under Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures, with one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract anticipated. The contract features a three-year base term with tiered pricing and a minimum quantity of 34,323 pairs for the life of the contract, with an annual estimated quantity of 137,292 pairs and a maximum of 514,845 pairs. Evaluation factors include a Product Demonstration Model (PDM), Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Small Business Participation. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Travis Association For The Blind in Austin, Texas, with initial orders having a 150-day lead time and subsequent orders 120 days. Important notices include the Berry Amendment's restrictions on foreign content for clothing and textile items. Solicitations and amendments will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
    pgc 02303 Men Poromeric Section CD (revised 22 MAY 25).pdf
    This government file outlines the detailed technical, quality, and packaging requirements for the procurement of men's black poromeric dress oxford shoes. Key requirements include specific material characteristics for the shoe's lining and insole, mandating domestic production for these components, and adherence to Martindale Abrasion and Bursting Strength test methods. The document also specifies comprehensive barcoding and RFID tagging for each shoe pair and packaging, detailing standards for NSN, UPC, and EPC numbers, RFID inlay specifications, and scannability. Quality assurance provisions require items to be free of consumer defects and detail visual inspection sampling in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. Packaging instructions dictate individual unit packaging in a fancy set-up box, with six pairs per fiberboard shipping container. Palletization is required, with strict guidelines for mixed loads, dimensions, bonding, and marking, including compliance with ISPM 15 for wood packaging materials to prevent phytosanitary issues. These detailed specifications ensure product quality, traceability, and proper handling throughout the supply chain.
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