Cold Weather Combat Boot (CWCB)
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 issued a presolicitation (SPE1C1-26-R-0025) for the manufacture and delivery of Cold Weather Combat Boots (CWCB), PGC# 04154. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with the Government intending to award a single, Firm Fixed Price contract. The solicitation will be evaluated using Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures. Interested small businesses should monitor the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for the official solicitation release.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the production of Boots, Cold Weather Combat (CWCB), PGC# 04154, in accordance with purchase description GL-PD-13-19-03B, dated November 3, 2020. Estimated annual quantities are 23,328 units for each of three 12-month tiers, with a total estimated annual quantity of 69,984 units and a maximum total quantity of 562,440 units. A minimum quantity of 5,832 units is specified for Tier 1.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Award, Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Initial Production Lead Time: 150 days.
- Subsequent Production Lead Time: 120 days.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026 (Presolicitation).
- Solicitation Release: To be issued on DIBBS (SPE1C1-26-R-0025).
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted via DIBBS electronic upload.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection Procedures. Key evaluation factors include Product Demonstration Models (PDM) and Past Performance Confidence. These non-cost factors, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. However, as other evaluation factors become more equal, the evaluated cost or price will become more important.
Important Considerations
Offerors must comply with the Berry Amendment, which imposes restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services, requiring Clothing and Textile items to be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted, or produced in the United States, its possessions, or Puerto Rico, unless specific DFARS exceptions apply. The Government reserves the right to convert the Boot, Cold Weather Combat, with similar construction via bilateral modification for military readiness. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with the destination being the LVI-Army 3PL Pendergrass Distribution Center in Pendergrass, GA.