BOOTS, COMBAT

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting proposals for the procurement of hot weather flame resistant coyote combat boots under solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0037, identified by NSN 8430-01-674-8838 and NAICS code 316210. This federal requirement specifies the production of combat boots that must meet rigorous technical and quality standards, including flame resistance, thermal protection, and specific heat and moisture vapor transmission rates. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the DIBBS electronic upload system, with a final response deadline of October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles quality assurance requirements, including the submission of seven pairs of size 1 boots for Product Demonstration Model testing. Evaluation criteria include shock attenuation, conductive heat, and weight specifications, alongside detailed requirements for packaging, palletization, and bar-coding. Offerors must provide all-or-none bids for Group PGC 03957 and comply with regulations regarding the identification of component sources and the use of qualified laboratories for testing.