8415--Safety Shoes Base Plus 4
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, is soliciting offers for Safety Shoes under Solicitation 36C24626Q528. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to establish a contract for a base year plus four option years. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 08:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires an estimated 240 pairs of safety shoes per contract period. These shoes must meet OSHA Requirements for Electric Shop shoes (Steel Toe and/or Composite Toe) and ASTM F2413 standards. Acceptable brands include Hytest, Wolverine, Chippewa, Merrell Work, Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson, Nautilus, Ariat, SR Max, Hush Puppies, Bates, Thorogood, Carolina, Timberland Pro, Reebok Work, Keen, Rocky, Skechers Work, Rockport Works, and Doc Marten's. Shoes must be available in both women's (3M-10M) and men's (7W-15W) sizes, with a price not exceeding $140.00 per pair. The contractor must provide safety shoes via enclosed, heated/air-conditioned shoe trucks, staffed with a customer service representative and an administrator. A listing of issued footwear, including employee name, size, style, and price, is also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied requirements-type contract for safety shoes.
- Duration: Base period (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027) plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 316210, with a size standard of 1000 employees.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror quoting the lowest price, provided the price is reasonable and does not exceed available funding. Price alone is the sole evaluation factor. Failure to submit a complete quote or demonstrate product salience will result in a technically unacceptable determination.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes Due: May 12, 2026, at 08:00 EST.
- Technical Questions Due: May 8, 2026, at 15:00 EST.
- Submission Method: All quotes and correspondence must be submitted electronically via e-mail to Kenya Robinson (kenya.robinson@va.gov). Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.
- Contact: Kenya Robinson, Contracting Officer, kenya.robinson@va.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents, including amendments, from the SAM.gov website. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4 by reference and includes specific clauses regarding personnel vetting, security, and electronic submission of payment requests. Attachment A (Line Item Spreadsheet) provides detailed pricing and item information.