The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Marine Corps needs a small business to manufacture intense cold weather combat boots.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Marine Corps needs a small business to manufacture intense cold weather combat boots with a production lead time of 180 days for the first delivery order and 150 days for subsequent delivery orders. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract type with a three-year base term and three 12-month price tier periods. The minimum quantity is 1,260 pairs, and the annual estimated quantity is 5,000 pairs per tier period.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a three-year IDIQ contract with three 12-month price tier periods. The government will fulfill the minimum quantity by issuing a single delivery order or any number of delivery orders, with a total dollar value not exceeding the guaranteed minimum dollar value.
How will they pick the winner?
The contract will be evaluated under Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures with the following evaluation factors: (1) Product Demonstration Models (PDM), and (2) 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/. Proposals must be submitted through DIBBS electronic upload.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for the solicitation posting.
- Register to receive notification of the solicitation or solicitation amendments on DIBBS.