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Manufactures are invited to join a call on 04 FEB 2021 at 1400-1530 EST regarding the Hot Weather Army Combat Boot - Improved (ACB-I).  Discussion will be targeted to address specifics around last shape, fit of the outsole, ring mold construction, and stack height in the forthcoming Hot Weather ACB-I Purchase Description (PD).  Interested manufacturers should email Ms.

The ACB-I Effort will evaluate outsole performance by comparing the Coefficients of Friction (COF) of the outsoles of current Army issued combat boots against those of the most popular COTS combat boots. This data will aid in determining the ideal outsole compounds and tread patterns to be used for future footwear.Requirements: The Contractor shall conduct footwear traction testing in support of the Army Combat Boot-Improvement Effort.a.

Added: May 23, 2018 3:05 pm Modified: Jun 11, 2018 4:16 pm Track Changes Request for Information (RFI): Novel Materials/Components/Designs for an Improved Hot Weather Army Combat Boot The Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) is seeking information on novel component materials, and/or designs that may be beneficial to future Army combat footwear systems.

This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (CCDC Soldier Center) in seeking information on novel component materials that may be beneficial to future combat footwear systems. This request is part of an applied research effort titled "Army Combat Boot Improvement Effort".

Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed price type sole source contract to Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company, 100 Premier Drive, Belleville, IL 6220-3423 IAW FAR 13.106(b). The additional Hot Weather Combat Boots are required to support additional testing with Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC-SC).

Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed price type sole source contract to Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company, 100 Premier Drive, Belleville, IL 6220-3423 IAW FAR 13.106(b). The additional Hot Weather Combat Boots are required to support additional testing with Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC-SC).

Background: The Government (AFLCMC Agile Combat Support Directorate, Human Systems Division, Combat Ready Airman Branch) is in need of combat boots in Coyote shade with a steel safety toe and environmental protection for Airmen operating in cold weather environments (14° F to -20° F). The US Air Force (USAF) recently adopted the Army’s Cold Weather Combat Boot.