The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture hot weather safety boots for its personnel.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture hot weather safety boots for its personnel. The boots must meet specific requirements, including a 21-day production lead time for recruits and a 60-day production lead time for non-recruits. The boots will be procured on a FOB destination basis and delivered to the Pendergrass Distribution Center in Georgia.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
A Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract is anticipated and will consist of a three-year base term with tiered pricing for each year of the contract. The contract will be evaluated using best value tradeoff source selection procedures.
How will they pick the winner?
The contract will be awarded based on the best value tradeoff source selection procedures, with two evaluation factors: Product Demonstration Model and Past Performance Confidence Assessment.
When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Offerors should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contract requires the use of domestic materials and labor, as per the Berry Amendment.
If you're interested, do this first
- Register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/.