8430--NEW: Safety Shoes/Boots | Base + Options | 549
Overview
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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 North Texas VA Medical Center, is soliciting proposals for Safety Shoes/Boots for its engineering, maintenance, and logistic staff. This opportunity requires a contractor to provide mobile onsite shoe fitting sessions, purchase, and delivery of professional working footwear that meets OSHA safety standards. The contract includes a base year plus four option years. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 6, 2026, by 3:00 pm CST.
Scope of Work
- Provide mobile onsite shoe fitting sessions at Dallas, Garland, and Bonham VA facilities.
- Purchase and deliver professional working footwear meeting OSHA safety standards.
- Offer off-site fitting and ordering services for new employees and emergency replacements.
- Supply a catalog of footwear meeting price and OSHA requirements within 14 days of award.
- Provide a written schedule for initial visits within 7 days of award.
- Service approximately 300 employees, with each allotted a maximum of $250 per pair.
- Footwear must be leather and over-the-ankle, with specific OSHA requirements for various trades (e.g., crush resistant toe, puncture proof sole, slip resistant sole, non-conductive, chemical resistant).
- Anticipate approximately 30 replacement/new employee purchases annually outside of the initial purchase.
- Provide a warranty for all footwear.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: 1-year base (March 26, 2026 – March 25, 2027) plus 4 option years, extending through March 25, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Questions Due: January 30, 2026, by 3:00 pm CST.
- Proposals Due: February 6, 2026, by 3:00 pm CST.
- Published Date: January 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals must be submitted via email to crystal.carabajal@va.gov in three volumes: Technical, Price, and Representations and Certifications.
- Evaluation Factors include Technical Capability (OSHA requirements, shoe material, over-the-ankle support), Price, Past Performance, and SDVOSB Status.
- Proposals are valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer through the Tungsten Network. The primary point of contact is Crystal Carabajal, Contract Specialist, at crystal.carabajal@va.gov or 210-915-4076.