Two Navy Flight Deck Boot Contracts Awarded

July 16, 2026, Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co.,* Belleville, Illinois (SPE1C1-26-D-0063, $37,447,003); and McRae Industries Inc.,* Mount Gilead, North Carolina (SPE1C1-26-D-0064, $32,998,023), have each been awarded a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE1C1-24-R-0070 for general purpose and flight deck boots. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. These are three-year contracts with no option periods. The ordering period end date is July 15, 2029. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

Raychy Children's Light Sneakers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries; Imported by Carina and Rambo

This recall involves Raychy Children's Light Sneakers Unisex. The sneakers are available in red, black, and blue, each featuring a distinctive spiderweb-patterned on top of the sneakers and soles that light up when walking. The shoes bear the "Fashion" label printed on the tongue.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sneakers immediately and contact Carina and Rambo for a refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the shoe tongue, write "RECALLED" on both sides of the sneakers using a permanent marker, and provide a photo of disposal to raychyrecall@outlook.com in order to receive the refund.

Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Online At: Amazon.com in January 2026 for about $28.

Importer(s): Shenzhen Qicheng Trading Co., Ltd., dba Carina and Rambo, of China

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-578

More information and photos HERE.

Air Force Boot Contract Awarded

June 26, 2026, Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co.,* Belleville, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $19,810,440 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for hot weather boots. This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is June 25, 2029. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0060).

Small business

Marine Boot Contract Awarded

June 26, 2026, McRae Industries Inc.,* Mount Gilead, North Carolina, has been awarded a maximum $31,730,382 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for temperate weather combat boots. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is June 25, 2030. Using military service is Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-26-D-0058).

*Small business

Sole-Source: 75mm Ski Boots

June 26, 2026, Sole-Source: 75mm Ski Boots

Market Research conducted by the Government indicates Danner is the only known domestic manufacturer, willing and capable of producing a specialized 75mm ski boot that meets the Marine Corps' technical and operational requirements. No other domestic source currently offers a product that meets the Marine Corps' stringent Berry Amendment compliance and technical specifications.

See: SAM Notifacation.

Rep. Golding of Maine Introduces NDAA Amendment Relating to Optional Combat Boots

AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8800 OFFERED BY MR. GOLDEN OF MAINE

"At the appropriate place in title III, insert the following:

"SEC. ___. REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO WEARING OPTIONAL COMBAT BOOTS.

"(a) IN GENERAL. — Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to prohibit any member of a covered Armed Force from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless the optional combat boots are entirely manufactured in the United States and entirely made of —

"(1) materials grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States; and

"(2) components that are manufactured entirely in the United States and entirely made of materials described in paragraph (1).

"(b) WAIVER. — The requirements of subsection (a) may be waived if a member of a covered Armed Force provides a medical justification authorized by the commanding officer of such member to wear optional combat boots as part of a required uniform.

"(c) EXCEPTION. — The requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply to a member of a covered Armed Force within a combat arms military occupational specialty who is in a deployed status.

"(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:

"(1) The term ‘‘covered Armed Force’’ means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force.

"(2) The term ‘‘optional combat boots’’, with respect to a member of a covered Armed Force, means combat boots not furnished to such member of a covered Armed Forces by the Secretary of Defense.

"(3) The term ‘‘required uniform’’ means a uniform a member of a covered Armed Force is required to wear as a member of a covered Armed Force."

Cold Weather Combat Boot: Sole Source Justification

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.

RFI Domestic Footwear Manufacturing Processing Advancements

<0>June 1, 2026, this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center to identify potential sources which will support the re-shoring of the domestic footwear industry, improve capabilities for the domestic military footwear industrial base, and ultimately provide the best performing footwear technology to the Warfighter.

See: SAM Notification.

Poromeric Material Added to DLA DNAD List

See: DLA DNAD list.

Contract Opportunity FMS: Hot Weather Combat Boots

May 14, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Hot Weather Combat Boots.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG intends to procure a Qty. 5,000 pair Hot weather combat boots in support of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC). This requirement is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for the country of Tunisia under Case TU-B-UVE. The Government anticipates the issuance of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation.

Comparison P/N: 8177- (corresponds to Belleville Boot brand).

Material: LEATHER.

Special Feature: Berry Amendment Compliant.

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

See: SAM Notification.

Within the U.S. industry it is widely understood that Department of Defense acquisitions of textiles and clothing are government by the Berry Amendment which requires domestic U.S. sourcing. Less well known is that the Berry Amendment applies to all funds "made available" to the Defense Department. That includes Department of Defense procurement for Foreign Military Sales.

Contract Opportunity: AGSU Shoes Dress Oxford Men's & Women's

May 13, 2026, AGSU Shoes Dress Oxford Men's & Women's.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Safety Shoes Base Plus 4

May 7, 2026, Bureau of Veterans Affairs Contract Opportunity: Safety Shoes Base Plus 4

See: SAM Notification.

Notice of Industry Day - Dept. of the Interior Uniform Items, Including Articles of WOOL, Articles of APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, HEARGEAR

May 6, 2026, Notice of Industry Day - Dept. of the Interior Uniform Items.

The Department of the Interior will host an Industry Day on March 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Main Interior Building (1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240). DOI is exploring requirements that would prioritize or require uniforms and uniform components to be manufactured in the United States, consistent with federal Made in America policies and domestic sourcing priorities. Vendors capable of providing U.S.-manufactured uniforms and domestically sourced materials are encouraged to review the notice and participate.

The purpose of the event is to engage with industry regarding a future solicitation for civilian uniforms, patches, insignia, headwear, footwear, outerwear, and other related items, including a full service web-based ordering system, in support of the Department of Interior’s and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ employee uniform programs. The Government has not finalized the acquisition strategy and seeks input from industry about the best method(s) to accomplish its program and contract objectives during this market research phase.

NAICS Code 315210: Cut and sew apparel contractors. Small business size standard: 750 employees. Product Service Group 84: Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia and Jewelry; primarily 8415: Clothing, Special Purpose

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Opportunity: Safety Shoes Base Plus 4

May 4, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Safety Shoes Base Plus 4

This is a Pre-solicitation notice. This Pre-solicitation notice is not a request for a formal quotes. Solicitation, 36C24626Q0528, will be issued on or about 30 April 21, 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement for Safety Shoes for the Salisbury VA Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Businesses. The applicable NAICS Code is 316210 with a size standard of 1000 employees. All correspondence and responses shall be via e-mail to kenya.robinson@va.gov . Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents including amendments from Contracting Opportunities at sam.gov website without further notification from the Contracting Officer.

This is a Pre-solicitation notice. This Pre-solicitation notice is not a request for a formal quotes. Solicitation, 36C24626Q0528, will be issued on or about 30 April 21, 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement for Safety Shoes for the Salisbury VA Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Businesses. The applicable NAICS Code is 316210 with a size standard of 1000 employees. All correspondence and responses shall be via e-mail to kenya.robinson@va.gov . Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents including amendments from Contracting Opportunities at sam.gov website without further notification from the Contracting Officer.

See: SAM Notification.

Cold Weather Combat Boot Contracts Awarded

McRae Industries Inc.,* Mount Gilead, North Carolina (SPE1C1-26-D-0044, $43,753,986); and Original Footwear Manufacturing Inc.,* Big Rapids, Michigan (SPE1C1-26-D-0043, $41,922,741), have each been awarded a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE1C1-26-R-0026 for cold weather combat boots. These are three-year contracts with no option periods. The ordering period end date is April 28, 2029. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2026 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business

See: DoD Announcement.

Contract Opportunity: USAF Safe-to-fly Boot

April 14, 2026, This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Human Systems Division (AFLCMC/ROU) is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources and companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience with Air Force Safe-to Fly (StF) Boot program. AFLCMC is issuing this RFI to develop an expanded listing of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Boots the AF can purchase to provide newer and a greater variety of boots to USAF Aircrew personnel. The Government is issuing this RFI solely for information and planning purposes. The Government will consider responses to determine the expanded listing for Air Force (AF) Safe-to-Fly registry.

See: SAM Notification.

General Purpose and Flight Deck Safety Boots Contracts Awarded

March 13, 2026.

Manufacturer: Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company (CAGE: 90976) and McRae Industries, Inc. (CAGE: 3A059)

Estimated Maximum Total Dollar Value: $8,560,134.00

See: SAM Notification.

Men's Safety Boots Contract Awarded

Contract Award Date: March 13, 2026

Contractor Awarded Name: BELLEVILLE SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

See SAM Notification

Men's Safety Boots Contract Awarded

Contract Award Date: March 13, 2026

Contractor Awarded Name: MCRAE INDUSTRIES INC

See SAM Notification

Hot Weather Combat Boot Contract Awarded

August 26, 2025, UPDATE: Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co.,* Belleville, Illinois (SPE1C1-25-D-0080, $24,625,378), has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for hot weather combat improved boots, issued against solicitation SPE1C1‐24‐R‐0090 and awarded June 26, 2025. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small business