SHOES, MEN'S

Solicitation SPE1C1-25-R-0116 is an unrestricted, firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for the manufacture and delivery of men's black poromeric oxford dress shoes. The contract features a 36-month term divided into three mandatory one-year tiered pricing periods, with an estimated total quantity of 411,876 pairs and a guaranteed minimum of 34,323 pairs. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Travis Association For The Blind in Austin, Texas. Production lead times are established at 180 days after the date of order for the first delivery and 150 days for subsequent orders. Award is based on a Best Value Trade-Off process where non-price factors are significantly more important than cost. Evaluation is centered on three primary factors: the submission of a Product Demonstration Model (PDM) in size 10D for visual, dimensional, and test conformance; a Performance Confidence Assessment based on recency, relevancy, and quality of past performance; and small business participation. A 10 percent price evaluation preference is applicable for HUBZone small businesses. Technical requirements mandate specific materials, including breathable lining and removable cushion inserts, with strict adherence to ASTM testing standards for abrasion and bursting strength. Items must be unit packaged in fancy one-piece style boxes and shipped in fiberboard containers conforming to ASTM D5118/D5118M. Marking requirements include 13-digit NSN and 12-digit UPC bar codes, as well as RFID tagging for depot shipments. Compliance with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and security prohibitions regarding covered telecommunications equipment and restricted business operations in Sudan and Iran is required.