Intermediate Cold Weather Boot

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting informal market research to inform the procurement strategy for the Intermediate Cold Weather Boot, referenced under Purchase Description GL-PD-13-01, with a focus on determining industry capabilities and potential sourcing strategies. The inquiry is intended to facilitate the award of a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract over four years, structured with separate pricing tiers for each year. The estimated quantities for the contract include a minimum guaranteed quantity of 2,000 pairs and an estimated maximum of 44,000 pairs, with specific delivery requirements to Peckham Inc. in Lansing, MI. DLA seeks industry input on pricing, production capabilities, and potential constraints regarding materials and delivery timelines. The survey is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for bids. Companies are invited to respond by June 11, 2025, with their insights and pricing, ensuring confidentiality of the information provided. This effort aims to enhance DLA's support of military customers through effective competition and an established industrial base for the required footwear.

The document outlines the purchase description for Desert Sand combat boots designed for cold weather environments, approved for use by all Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. The boots feature a waterproof leather upper, removable insulated booties, and a speed lace closure system. It details specifications, including size availability (3 to 16), width options (narrow to extra-wide), and various required performance characteristics for materials used in construction, such as leathers, insoles, fabrics, and outsoles. Key performance metrics for testing include thermal resistance, flame resistance, and moisture vapor transmission rate to ensure safety and comfort. The document enumerates rigorous inspection and testing requirements to ensure all components meet government standards, classifying inspection methods as either first article or conformance inspections. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity for environmentally preferable materials and specific visual and structural quality criteria. This comprehensive specifications document serves as a critical reference for manufacturers responding to the government’s request for proposal (RFP), ensuring that the resulting product adheres to stringent military standards while being accessible in various sizes and configurations for operational readiness in adverse weather conditions.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the request of Men's Combat Boots designed for Intermediate Cold Weather. The solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-ICWB is set as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, following commercial regulations and featuring four one-year tiers. Evaluation will focus on a Product Demonstration Model (PDM) and Past Performance Confidence Assessment, with a single contract anticipated based on the most advantageous bid. The contract includes a guaranteed minimum quantity of 2,000 pairs, with estimated annual quantities of 17,000 for Tier 1 and 6,000 for Tiers 2-4, leading to a maximum value of $7.5 million. Orders are to be shipped to Peckham Inc. in Michigan, with a production lead time of 150 days. The document emphasizes compliance with U.S. production stipulations and provides details on registration for solicitation notifications. This initiative reinforces the government's commitment to fulfilling its military needs while supporting small businesses in defense contracting.