General Purpose and Flight Deck Safety Boots
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of General Purpose and Flight Deck Black Safety Boots. This action is not for immediate supply but is critical for maintaining the industrial base and ensuring the availability of these specialized boots for military services, particularly in national emergencies or for industrial mobilization. The justification identifies Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company and McRae Industries, Inc. as the sole qualified manufacturers.
Scope of Justification
This justification covers the procurement of:
- General Purpose and Flight Deck Black Safety Boots
- National Stock Numbers (NSNs): 8430-01-697-2905 and 8435-01-694-3885
- Estimated Maximum Total Dollar Value: $8,560,134.00 The primary purpose is to keep the production lines of the identified manufacturers and their component suppliers operational, thereby preserving a vital industrial capability.
Contract Details (Justification)
- Contract Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
- Legal Basis: 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3) and FAR 6.103-3(b)(1) concerning industrial mobilization.
- Previous Awards: Solicitations SPE1C1-26-R-0070 and SPE1C1-26-R0071 led to contract awards SPE1C1-26-C-0007 and SPE1C1-26-C-0008.
- Anticipated Future Action: A competitive, long-term acquisition for future sustainment is anticipated to be issued in April 2026 and awarded in December 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a justification for non-competitive procurement, not a set-aside. Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company and McRae Industries, Inc. are cited as the only known manufacturers that are Navy-certified for these specialized boots.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed Vibram Corporation as the sole manufacturer of specialized outsoles and identified potential supply chain issues for lining fabric. The boots possess critical features such as impact/compression resistance, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) resistance, and anti-slip properties. The justification will be made available for public inspection within fourteen (14) days after contract award.