SHOES, MEN'S

Solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0116 is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the Department of Defense, DLA Troop Support, for the procurement of men's black poromeric oxford dress shoes. The contract features a three-year ordering period divided into three one-year tiered pricing periods. It establishes a guaranteed minimum quantity of 34,323 pairs, with an annual estimated quantity of 137,292 pairs and a maximum ceiling of 514,845 pairs. Delivery is set as FOB Destination to the Travis Association For The Blind in Austin, Texas, with production lead times established at 180 days for the first order and 150 days for subsequent orders. The award is based on a best-value trade-off process where non-price factors are significantly more important than cost. Evaluation criteria include a Product Demonstration Model (PDM) of a size 10D shoe, a performance confidence assessment based on past performance, and small business participation. Technical requirements mandate specific material standards, including ASTM tests for fabric abrasion and bursting strength, as well as RFID tagging and barcode labeling. The solicitation is unrestricted but includes a 10% price evaluation preference for HUBZone small businesses and requires compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with specific security prohibitions regarding components from North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran.