LGF Boot

The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of LGF Duty Boots under solicitation number 19NP4026Q2118, with a deadline for responses on July 20, 2026. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, combined solicitation under NAICS code 315990, requesting 235 units of a specific waterproof, slip-resistant boot model featuring a Charged Valsetz Waterproof Zip design, equipped with Contoura® Support footbeds, Charged Cushioning® midsole, Vibram XS Trek outsole, and ASTM F3445-21 slip-resistant rating. The boots must be delivered to Kathmandu, Nepal, with Zip code 44600, and offerors are required to provide a fabric sample, a manufacturer-authorized letter, and a detailed product image with specifications. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to ktmcontracts@state.gov with the solicitation number in the subject line, and any deviation from submission guidelines will result in disqualification. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), provide their CAGE code and Taxpayer Identification Number, and comply with all representations and certifications referenced in SAM, including those related to small business status, inverted domestic corporations, delinquent tax liabilities, and responsibility matters. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror, with responsibility determined through evaluation of financial capability, delivery capacity, ethical record, organizational experience, equipment, and compliance with laws and regulations. Payment is NET 30 days after receipt and acceptance of goods, with invoices required to include VAT as a separate line item and meet all criteria under FAR 52.232-25. The contractor is solely responsible for quality control and must meet technical specifications, allowing no more than one minor administrative error that does not affect quality, safety, or timeliness. Additional requirements include compliance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, submission of logistics and customs clearing agent details with evidence of at least five similar past deliveries, adherence to packaging and labeling standards for safe transport, and full compliance with all applicable laws in Nepal. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses, including whistleblower rights, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act, installment payment terms, child labor remediation, and provisions banning text messaging while driving. All contractual