Rfi - Military Footwear Research - Manufacturing Footwear Tender, USA - 101017598

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Country : USA

Summary : Rfi - Military Footwear Research - Manufacturing Footwear

Deadline : 07 Jun 2024

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 101017598

Document Ref. No. : RFI-MilitaryFootwearResearch-ManufacturingFootwear

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center to identify potential sources to participate in novel footwear manufacturing.



The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to Wendy Johnson at wendy.k.johnson26.civ@army.mil and Anita Perkins at anita.a.perkins.civ@army.mil by 7 June 2024 by 5pm EST.



Background:

The Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM Soldier Center) is seeking information on novel component materials that may be beneficial to future combat footwear systems. This request is part of a research and development effort under the FY24 Congressional Military Footwear Research Initiative.



Description: The Army DEVCOM SC as part of the FY24 Congressional Military Footwear Research Initiative is looking to identify footwear manufacturers that are willing to participate in novel footwear manufacturing, improvement of current manufacturing processes, and development of prototyping of multiple styles of footwear (such as combat boots, athletic shoes, dress shoes, etc.).



Specific Specifications: Interested parties would be manufacturers interested in utilizing FY22 and FY23 Congressional Military Footwear Research Initiative or internal innovation efforts to improve footwear performance and manufacturing processes with the goal of transitioning these technologies into the military or domestic military/commercial markets.



Deliverables: Prototype samples may include but are not limited to variations of insoles, midsole, outsoles, and midsole/outsole hybrids, passive and active thermal insulation, upper materials (knits and alternative leather), e-textiles sensor systems, etc. Prototype samples will be tested in laboratory settings and evaluated in military training and operational environments. Novel and improved manufacturing capabilities will be documented.



Delivery Date: The Government anticipates 18...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID RFI-MilitaryFootwearResearch-ManufacturingFootwear Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier DEPT OF THE ARMY Major Command AMC Sub Command ACC Sub Command 2 ACC-CTRS Sub Command 3 ACC-APG Office W6QK ACC-APG NATICK
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: May 07, 2024 04:06 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jun 07, 2024 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Jun 22, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 8430 - FOOTWEAR, MEN'S
NAICS Code: 316210 - Footwear Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Natick, MA 01760 USA

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