Hot Weather Combat Boots

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground is soliciting a single Firm Fixed Price contract for 5,000 pairs of Hot Weather Combat Boots under Foreign Military Sales Case TU-B-UVE for Tunisia, with an anticipated award no later than June 12, 2026. The boots must meet strict technical specifications, including Coyote color, sizes ranging from 5.5 to 13 (excluding 12), and construction from genuine cowhide suede and 1000D Cordura nylon, with an 8-inch standard military height, backward-facing forefoot seams, tendon relief dip, direct-attach construction, reinforced toe and heel tabs, a removable and washable cushioned orthotic insole, and nylon-coated speedhooks and eyelets. All footwear must be Berry Amendment compliant, adhering to U.S. sourcing requirements for defense apparel, and satisfy the performance and wear standards outlined in AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 316210, meaning only small businesses with 1,250 employees or fewer are eligible to respond. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via the Unison Marketplace portal by May 21, 2026; any submissions through other means will be rejected. The place of performance is listed as Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, though the final delivery destination is Tunisia under FMS. While product specifications are detailed, no packaging, marking, preservation, inspection procedures, FOB terms, invoicing methods, contract administration personnel, or formal evaluation factors are specified in the solicitation, leaving these aspects to be addressed in subsequent contract award documentation.