Shoe, Women's Poromeric

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the technical and quality requirements for women's black poromeric upper dress shoes. It incorporates by reference the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.

• Shoe Description: Women's black dress shoe with a plain toe oxford style. The outsole and heel must be polyurethane and oil-resistant. It should feature a removable cushion insert with a cushioned heel and arch support, and a breathable lining.

• Labeling: Each shoe requires an indelible label with American sizing information.

• Material Requirements: The fabric for the removable cushion insert and the breathable lining for the non-woven cloth must be domestically produced.

• Performance Requirements:

  • Martindale Abrasion (Fabric Only): Pass, no holes at 153,600 revolutions / 9,600 cycles (minimum), tested per ASTM 4966.
  • Bursting Strength (Fabric Only): 125 (minimum), tested per ASTM 3787.

• Bar Code/Hang Tag: Each pair must have a bar-coded label/hang tag with a 13-digit National Stock Number (NSN) and a 12-digit UPC. The initials "UPC" must appear beneath the code. The bar code must be medium to high density, clearly legible and readable by scanner, and visible when folded or packaged without causing damage.

• Defect Standards: Items must be free of consumer-type defects (e.g., improper mating, spots, stains, incorrect color, chips, cracks, runs, wrinkled lining, cuts, tears, holes, repairs, abrasions, misplaced components, open seams, loose stitching, exposed thread ends, protruding points, illegible bar codes or human-readable interpretation).

• Component Testing: The first three lots of component materials will be tested at a QLL laboratory. Subsequent lots require a Certificate of Compliance. The government reserves the right to perform tests at any time.

• Visual Inspection: Sampling for visual inspection will be in accordance with Inspection Level II, AQL 2.5 of ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, 1993.

• Unit Packaging: Shoes to be unit packaged in a one-piece style set-up box (fancy, not plain) using tissue or kraft paper to separate the pair. A company name or logo may be added.

• Packing: Six pairs of shoes per size and width to be packed in a fiberboard shipping container (Type CF or CF, Class Domestic, Grade 275 of ASTM D5118/D5118M). Closure per ASTM D1974. Unit packs placed on end with label visible. Each shipping container to contain only one NSN and UPC.

• Palletization: Required for all supplies. Palletized loads must contain only one NSN and UPC to the maximum extent possible. Pallet loads must be clearly marked "MIXED" if containing multiple NSNs, with total quantities listed. Pallet dimensions must not exceed 43" L x 52" W x 54" H (including pallet). MIL-STD-147 referenced for guidance.

• Wood Packaging Material (WPM): Must meet ISPM 15 international standards. Heat treated (HT) or kiln dried (KD HT) in accordance with ALSC or NWPCA standards. Markings must be applied to an unobstructed area, visible to inspectors.

• Marking: Unit packs and exterior containers to be marked with item name, NSN, UPC (with bar code), contract number, size, width, contractor name/logo (optional), "UPC" under bar code. Exterior containers also marked with quantity, unit of issue, date of pack, shipment number, pallet gross weight/cube, and "MADE FOR DLA-TROOP SUPPORT". Depot shipments require MIL-STD-129 and RFID identification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for Solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0036, which will be issued as an Unrestricted solicitation for Women's Poromeric Shoes. The acquisition follows FAR Part 12 for Commercial Products and includes a three one-year base term with tiered pricing for each year. The government intends to award one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract.

• The core requirement is the manufacturing of Women's Poromeric Shoes in accordance with Salient Characteristics outlined in Sections C & D.

• Quantities are specified by Tier Period:

  • Tier 1 (12-month): Estimated 56,136 pairs
  • Tier 2 (12-month): Estimated 56,136 pairs
  • Tier 3 (12-month): Estimated 56,136 pairs

• Contract Minimum Quantity: 14,034 pairs for the life of the contract.

• Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ): 56,136 pairs.

• Contract Maximum Quantity: 210,510 pairs.

• Initial delivery order will have a Production Lead Time of 150 days; subsequent orders are 120 days.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: Three (3) years with tiered pricing for each year.

• FOB Destination.

• Inspection/Acceptance at Origin.

• Evaluation Factors: Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures will be used, considering:

  • Product Demonstration Model (PDM)
  • Past Performance Confidence Assessment
  • Small Business Participation

• The award will be based on an integrated assessment of these technical factors and price.

• The solicitation will be issued as Unrestricted.

• Important Note on Foreign Content: Restrictions apply regarding the acquisition of foreign products and services, particularly for Clothing and Textile items and specialty metals, due to the "Berry Amendment" and DFARS clauses.

• Solicitations and amendments will no longer be issued in paper form. Offerors should register to receive notifications on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/.

• Delivery Destination: Travis Association For The Blind, Austin, Texas.

• Points of Contact: Michael Curry (Contract Specialist) and Clifford Lawson (Contracting Officer).