June 4, 2026, Cold Weather Combat Boot.
Manufacturer: Belleville Shoe Manufactming Company (CAGE: 90976)
Estimated Maximum Total Dollar Value: $2,461,350.
This action is required to keep production lines operational for the only current manufacturer of this boot, Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company, as well as production lines of its supplier of a specialized and critical boot component. The Cold Weather Combat Boot is a critical piece of equipment for Warfighters operating in cold, wet, and rugged environments. This boot's unique design keeps airfighters' feet warmer and drier with its waterproof and breathable characteristics while also providing better ankle support and protection compared to the normal combat boot.
Market research has confomed that Vibram Corporation is the only manufacturer of the specialized outsoles used in the production of this boot This outsole differs from others as its rubber composition can provide flexibility and traction with deep lugs for gripping ice/snow invextreme temperatures as it is formulated to sustain -20°C temperatures. If this production line ceases operation due to a gap in contracts, the industrial base will be negatively impacted in terms of extended employee layoffs of skilled operators and increased production lead time.
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