SAM #W911S226U4505

Procurement of Automated 3D Digital Footwear Fitting Systems and Annual Technical Service

The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Drum, Department of the Army, is seeking advanced footwear fitting technology for Reception Battalions. - Government Buyer: - Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Drum - Department of the Army - Products/Services Requested: - Ten (10) Automated 3D Digital Footwear Fitting Systems (brand-agnostic, commercial-off-the-shelf) - Non-invasive optical or sensor-based 3D surface scanning - Measures standing volumetric foot dimensions: dual-foot length, width, arch height, heel width, ball girth, pressure distribution - Single scan cycle not exceeding 20 seconds - Automated sizing algorithms converting millimeter scan data to military combat boot sizes - Ruggedized platform and intuitive touchscreen interface - Continuous software support and diagnostic calibration - Annual technical service for all systems - Allocation: - 4 systems to 120th AG Battalion - 2 systems each to 30th, 43rd, and 95th AG Battalions - 1 system as reserve float for Brigade/LTB headquarters - Unique Requirements: - Brand-agnostic specification to ensure full and open competition - Systems must be suitable for high-throughput military initial issue environments - Emphasis on rapid, accurate, and non-invasive measurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; requirement is open to all qualified manufacturers - Technical and business readers should note the focus on advanced, automated, and ruggedized solutions with ongoing support.

Description

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)The Brigade requires the procurement of ten (10) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), brand-agnostic Automated 3D Digital Footwear Fitting Systems and associated annual technical service. This acquisition modernizes the Initial Entry Training (IET) Clothing Initial Issue Point (CIIP) across the Reception Battalions. It directly addresses initial issue throughput constraints, eliminates manual sizing inaccuracies, and mitigates preventable lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) among incoming trainees.Operational JustificationReception Battalions process thousands of trainees per cycle under stringent processing timelines. Traditional manual measurement devices are prone to significant operator error, fail to capture volumetric dimensions and arch compression under load, and regularly lead to improperly fitted combat footwear. Ill-fitting boots remain a primary driver of preventable sick call visits, cellulitis, severe blister friction, and training pipeline attrition during Basic Combat Training (BCT) and One Station Unit Training (OSUT). Implementing an automated digital system allows duty personnel to capture comprehensive foot dimensions in under 20 seconds per soldier, ensuring objective, repeatable fit accuracy that protects force health and training timelines.Salient CharacteristicsTo maintain full and open competition, the solicited systems must operate using non-invasive optical or sensor-based 3D surface scanning that measures standing volumetric foot dimensions under standard body weight. The units must capture dual-foot length, width, arch height, heel width, ball girth, and pressure distribution within a single scan cycle not exceeding 20 seconds. Systems must incorporate automated sizing algorithms that directly convert millimeter scan data into standard military combat boot sizing across all standard lengths and widths (Narrow, Regular, Wide, and Extra Wide). Additionally, each unit must feature a self-contained, ruggedized platform built for high-tempo daily recruit volume, an intuitive touchscreen interface for operators, and continuous software support and diagnostic calibration capability.Unit Distribution and Operational ContinuityThe ten requested systems will be allocated based on trainee reception volume and mission continuity requirements. The 120th Adjutant General (AG) Battalion will receive four (4) systems to support its high-volume throughput requirements. The 30th, 43rd, and 95th AG Battalions will each receive two (2) systems to outfit their primary CIIP processing stations. The final system will be assigned to the Brigade/LTB headquarters as an operational reserve float. This designated spare ensures that any unexpected hardware malfunction, maintenance cycle, or recalibration event at a subordinate reception battalion can be addressed immediately without disrupting intake schedules. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for W911S226U4505Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module

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