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Marine Corps Combat Boots

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Oct 31, 2025 · 14:02 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

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.

Primary point of contact

Name
Jamie Heiman
Email
jamie.heiman@dla.mil
Phone
(445) 737-3279

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