Hot Weather Combat Boots

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) issued this sources sought notice to procure 5,000 pairs of hot weather combat boots. This requirement supports the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) through a Foreign Military Sales case for the country of Tunisia. The government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed-price contract by June 12, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS 316210 for Footwear Manufacturing and PSC 8465 for Individual Equipment. The notice specifies an SBA set-aside.

The required footwear must meet all AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903 specifications, featuring genuine cowhide suede and 1000D Cordura nylon uppers with nylon-coated speedhooks and eyelets. Technical requirements include standard military height, backward-facing forefoot seams, tendon relief dip, and direct-attach construction with reinforced stitched toe and heel tabs. The boots must also include a removable and washable cushioned orthotic footbed and be provided in a size range from 5.5 to 13. The McRae Terassault T1 (P/N 8177) serves as the comparison part number for this solicitation.

Responses to solicitation number 26-P-043744 are due by May 21, 2026, and must be submitted through the Unison Marketplace. The notice includes four attachments detailing salient characteristics and marketplace instructions posted between May 14 and May 18, 2026. Lissa K. Ewers is the designated point of contact for this requirement.