INSOLES, FOOTWEAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-030T is for the procurement of 2 pairs of combat boot replacement insoles, specifically Spenco No. 4, designed for men’s sizes 10–11 and women’s sizes 11–12. These insoles feature a 4-way stretch nylon top cloth, a closed-cell nitrogen-injected Spenco material for shock and impact absorption, a molded polyurethane base, and a neoprene heel plug, all engineered for durability, washability, and enhanced comfort. The unit of issue is a pair, and delivery is required within 20 days of the solicitation issue date, with FOB destination specified at Edwards Air Force Base, California, 93524-0001. The National Stock Number is 8335-01-528-7968, and the work is governed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under the Defense Logistics Agency. Technical and quality requirements are referenced through the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and packaging, preservation, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled according to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and contractors must submit hazard warning labels for non-exempt materials prior to award. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses including provisions on contractor reporting, employment equity, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and prohibitions on confidentiality agreements. The contract type is to be determined by the contracting officer, with Alternate I of FAR 52.216-1 applicable under a Deviation 2026-00038, indicating potential for cost-reimbursement or incentive structures not yet defined. Payment will be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and vendors must be registered in SAM with valid UEI and CAGE codes. Offerors must provide accurate size and socioeconomic status certifications, including representations for small business, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and other categories if claiming set-asides. The solicitation does not specify pricing, contract value, or option quantities, leaving unit costs and total value undefined. Compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and reporting of SPRS scores will be required where applicable