# DLA Awards New Balance Military Footwear Contract

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded New Balance Inc. a three-year contract valued up to **$59 million** to supply up to 540,000 pairs of the Made in USA 0430 athletic shoes to all branches of the U.S. military, starting in 2027. This contract supports compliance with the Berry Amendment by emphasizing domestic manufacturing and provides a stable federal demand for New Balance's Skowhegan, Maine factory. The agreement highlights opportunities for manufacturers in Maine and underscores the federal government's commitment to sourcing military footwear domestically to meet training and operational needs.

- The contract covers supply to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, ensuring broad military branch coverage.
- Procurement professionals should note the importance of Berry Amendment compliance in footwear contracts, reinforcing domestic sourcing requirements.
- This contract signals potential growth opportunities for U.S.-based manufacturers specializing in military-grade apparel and footwear.
- Contractors and suppliers can leverage this stable demand to plan production capacity and explore subcontracting or supply chain partnerships in Maine and similar regions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- United States Army
- United States Navy
- United States Air Force
- United States Marine Corps

### Vendors
- New Balance Inc. (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> New Balance is proud to have been awarded this contract to provide our U.S. service members with our specialized Made in USA 0430 athletic footwear for basic training.
> — Kevin McCoy, Vice President, New Balance

### Sources
- [New Balance Skowhegan factory lands three-year military contract](https://mainebiz.biz/article/new-balance-skowhegan-factory-lands-three-year-military-contract) - Mainebiz
- [New Balance US military footwear contract 2026 | Sporting Goods Intelligence](https://www.sgieurope.com/corporate/new-balance-awarded-us-military-athletic-footwear-contract/123218.article) - Sporting Goods Intelligence Europe