Army Hot Weather - Fire Resistant Boots
ID: SPE1C126R_Army_HW_FR_BootType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (316210)

PSC

FOOTWEAR, MEN'S (8430)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/de23ecd9c277465f90b4202d12a62fe6/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract to procure Army Hot Weather-Fire Resistant-Safety Boots for men, specifically set aside for small businesses. This procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a three-year base term, aiming to supply an estimated total of 34,800 units, with a guaranteed minimum of 2,900 and a maximum of 52,200 units. The boots are essential for military personnel operating in hot weather conditions, ensuring safety and compliance with stringent quality standards. Interested vendors can find more details and submit inquiries to primary contact Ronald Ball at ronald.ball@dla.mil or secondary contact Clifford Lawson at clifford.lawson@dla.mil, with the solicitation available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

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    PGC 03957 ARMY HWB FR Section C and D 20 MAY 2024.pdf
    This document outlines the detailed specifications for hot weather, flame-resistant, coyote combat boots, intended for DLA Troop Support. It covers inspection, acceptance, and packaging requirements, including DLA packaging, quality, and traceability standards. Key requirements include barcoding with NSN and UPC, strict quality assurance for defects like variations in height, stains, or faulty stitching, and component material testing for the first three lots. Packaging instructions specify unit packaging in one-piece boxes, with six pairs per fiberboard shipping container. Palletized loads must adhere to specific dimensions, contain only one NSN and UPC where possible, and be clearly marked, including for mixed loads. All wood packaging materials must comply with WPM requirements. Marking on unit packs and exterior containers must include item name, NSN, UPC with barcode, contract number, and "MADE FOR DLA TROOP SUPPORT" for exterior containers, with RFID identification for depot shipments. This ensures quality, traceability, and proper handling throughout the supply chain.
    Synopsis - Boot Army HW FR Safety Boot -Version 1.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside contract to procure Army Hot Weather-Fire Resistant-Safety Boots for men. This will be a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a three-year base term and tiered pricing. One award will be made for a total estimated quantity of 34,800 units over three years, with a guaranteed minimum of 2,900 and a maximum of 52,200. Evaluation will be based on Product Demonstration Model and Past Performance Confidence Assessment. Production lead times vary for special measurements (21-60 days) and tariff sizes (180 days). Delivery is FOB destination to the Pendergrass Distribution Center in Georgia. Solicitations will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). The Berry Amendment restrictions apply, requiring items to be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted, or produced in the United States, its possessions, or Puerto Rico, with limited exceptions. Technical data requests can be made via the DLA Troop Support website. Contact information for Ronald Ball and Clifford Lawson is provided.
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