Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Combat Boot
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 is presoliciting for the manufacture and delivery of Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Combat Boots (MC ICWB), PGC#03939. This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation will be posted on DIBBS. This presolicitation was published on October 31, 2025.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the manufacture and delivery of MC ICWB in accordance with purchase description MC/PD-23-01 dated December 15, 2023. The resultant contract will cover a three-year base term with three 12-month price tier periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, IDIQ
- Duration: 3-year base term with 3x 12-month price tiers
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Quantities:
- Minimum: 1,260 pairs (life of contract), with a Guaranteed Minimum Dollar Value.
- Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ): 5,000 pairs per tier (Tier 1, 2, and 3).
- Maximum: 22,500 pairs.
- Production Lead Time: 180 days for the first delivery order, 150 days for subsequent orders.
- Destination: VSTZ - Travis - Austin, TX (DoDAAC # SD0131).
- Published: October 31, 2025
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures. Evaluation factors include:
- Product Demonstration Models (PDM)
- Past Performance Confidence Assessment
- Price
Evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. As other evaluation factors become more equal, the evaluated cost or price becomes more important.
Additional Notes
- Berry Amendment: All items and materials used in the fabrication of the end item must be 100% U.S. made.
- Solicitation Access: The solicitation and amendments will be posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at
https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Offerors must register to receive notifications. - Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted through DIBBS electronic upload.
- Technical Data: Specifications, patterns, and drawings can be requested via the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository or by emailing
TrpSptCTPatterns@dla.mil. - FAR Part 12 will be used for this acquisition.