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.