8415--Safety Shoes Base Plus 4

Amendment / Modification

This amendment incorporates FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)". The clause requires contractors to not engage in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. It also mandates reporting of any subcontractor noncompliance to the Contracting Officer and taking remedial actions as directed. Compliance with this clause is material to the Government's payment decisions.

• FAR Clause 52.222-90 is incorporated into the solicitation.

• No changes to proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors are indicated by this amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing line item information, likely for pricing and product/service details related to safety shoes. It is intended to provide specific details for the items being procured.

• Action Line Item Information Sheet: Details the action type (RFQ), primary and secondary IDs, modification number, title, and order discount type. It also lists a KB Version.
• Items Sheet: Contains detailed line item information including Item Number, SLIN, Description, Contract Period (Base, Option 1-4), Quantity, Unit of Measure (EA - Each), Unit Price, and Product/Service Code (316210). It specifies an estimated quantity of 240 pairs of safety shoes and lists numerous acceptable brands (e.g., Hytest, Wolverine, Caterpillar, Timberland Pro).
• RefData Sheet: Provides reference data for discount types, options, receipt types, FOB terms (Origin, Destination), and state codes.
• UOMRef Sheet: Lists Unit of Measure codes and their descriptions, with 'EA' (Each) being relevant here.
• NAICS Sheet: Contains North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and their descriptions.
• PROD_SVC_CODE Sheet: Lists Product/Service Codes and their descriptions. The relevant code here is 316210, which corresponds to 'Footwear Manufacturing'.

This spreadsheet is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific items to be quoted, including estimated quantities, acceptable brands, and units of measure. Bidders must use this information to prepare accurate pricing and ensure their proposed products meet the specified requirements. The 'Items' sheet, in particular, details the core requirements for the safety shoes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of safety shoes for the Salisbury VA Medical Center. The government is seeking offers for safety shoes that meet specific standards and brand equivalencies.

• Estimated 240 pairs of safety shoes per contract period.

• Brands specified 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 meet OSHA Requirements for Electric Shop shoes (Steel Toe and/or Composite Toe).

• Shoes must meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2413 standards.

• Shoes must be available in both women's and men's sizes (Men: 7W-15W, Women: 3M-10M).

• Price per pair shall not exceed $140.00.

• Contractor must provide a customer service representative and an administrator in each shoe truck.

• Safety shoes must be provided via enclosed, heated/air-conditioned shoe trucks.

• Contractor must provide a listing of safety footwear issued, including employee name, size, style, and price.

• Contract Period: Base (07-01-2026 to 06-30-2027) plus four (4) Option Periods.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated but implies a requirements-type contract for safety shoes.

• Offerors must submit quotes electronically.

• Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 08:00 EST.

• Technical questions are due by May 8, 2026, at 15:00 EST via email to Kenya Robinson.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror quoting the lowest price, provided the price does not exceed available funding and is reasonable. Price alone is the sole evaluation factor.

• Failure to submit a complete quote or demonstrate product salience will result in a technically unacceptable determination.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 316210, Size Standard: 1000 Employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4 by reference.

• Specific clauses regarding personnel vetting, security, and electronic submission of payment requests are included.

• Attachment A (Line Item Spreadsheet) is referenced for pricing and detailed item information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing line item information and related reference data for the opportunity. It details the specific items being procured, including quantities, units of measure, contract periods, and associated brands.

• Sheet: Action Line Item Information: Provides high-level details about the action, such as RFQ number and KB version.
• Sheet: Items: Lists individual line items with descriptions, contract periods (Base and Options), quantities, units of measure (EA - Each), and estimated delivery dates. It specifies an estimated 240 pairs of safety shoes per contract period, with a list of acceptable brands including 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.
• Sheet: RefData: Contains reference data for discount types, options, receipt types, and FOB points.
• Sheet: UOMRef: Provides a reference for Unit of Measure codes.
• Sheet: NAICS: Lists North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
• Sheet: PROD_SVC_CODE: Lists Product/Service codes.

This spreadsheet is crucial for bidders to understand the specific products required, the quantities, and the contract periods. It lists acceptable brands for safety shoes, which is a key detail for vendors to determine their ability to meet the requirement. Bidders should use this document to accurately price their proposals and ensure they can meet the specified quantities and delivery timelines.