Boot, MC Combat Temperate Weather

This contract involves the procurement of Marine Corps Combat Boots designed specifically for temperate weather conditions under solicitation number SPE1C1-16-R-0001. The base year calls for a minimum of 2,790 pairs and up to 81,945 pairs, with four additional option periods offering quantities ranging from a minimum of 2,790 to a maximum of 63,000 pairs each. The boots are to be manufactured according to specification PD 06-31, dated December 4, 2012, with a production lead time of 120 days following contract award. Deliveries will be made to VSTZ Travis, and a single award will cover the entire quantity. The procurement is open on an unrestricted basis and will be evaluated under Best Value Procedures, considering factors such as the Product Demonstration Model, Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Small Business Support. Solicitations and any amendments are only available electronically through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS system, and interested offerors must register to receive notifications. The contract adheres to relevant Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations pertaining to domestic content requirements, including the Berry Amendment, which restricts the acquisition of foreign-made clothing, textiles, and specialty metals. The place of performance is Philadelphia, PA, and the acquisition specialist managing this procurement is Kristy DeRitis. This contract falls under the NAICS code 316210, related to footwear manufacturing, and is part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s ongoing efforts to supply quality, domestically-produced combat boots to military personnel in appropriate climates.