SAM #W911RX27RA001

Fort Riley solicitation for safety and muck boots with in-store fitting

The U.S. Army is seeking safety and muck boots for Fort Riley Department of Public Works employees. - Buyer: U.S. Department of the Army, MICC–Fort Riley, W6QM MICC–Fort Riley Directorate of Contracting; end user is the Fort Riley Directorate of Public Works. The solicitation identifies Vernard Ross as the contracting official. - Products and estimated quantities: 125 safety boots and 35 muck boots per year, across the base period and four option years (625 safety boots and 175 muck boots total if all periods are ordered). Quantities are estimates and depend on employee requests. - Safety boots: ASTM F2413-18 and ASTM F2913; protective toe, electrical-hazard protection, waterproofing, and slip-resistant outsole. Required sizing includes men’s sizes 3–16 and narrow through extra-wide widths. Puncture-resistant midsoles are optional. - Muck boots: ASTM F2413-18 and ASTM F2913; waterproof construction, protective toe, electrical-hazard protection, slip- and oil-resistant outsole, and sizing from 3–16 with varied widths. - OEMs and vendors: No specific boot manufacturer, brand, or reseller is named. Products may be any brand meeting the requirements. - Storefront and fitting: The vendor must operate a permanent, staffed retail store within 75 miles of Fort Riley. Qualified staff must measure and fit employees in person; mobile units, pop-ups, boot trucks, and trailers are not permitted. - Other requirements: No-cost fit exchanges, including return shipping, must be completed within 15 business days of notification. Footwear must have at least a 12-month warranty or the longer manufacturer warranty; defective items must be replaced within 14 calendar days, with shipping paid by the contractor. - The opportunity is set aside for small businesses.

Description

The Government has a requirement for the supply of varying quantities of safety boots for Ft. Riley DPW workers. The primary salient characteristics must align with ASTM F2413-18 standards for protective footwear and emphasize complete waterproofing, slip resistance, and chemical/environmental hazard durability. The contractor shall supply varying quantities with a start date to be identified in the contract award. Vendor must be within a 75-mile radius of Ft. Riley, Kansas to fit employees of varying sizes, brands, and styles.

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