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Request for Information on Combat Boot Sock

This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the U.S. Marine Corps Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) to identify potential sources to provide a Combat Boot Sock.

Notice typeSources Sought: Market research. The agency wants to know who can do this work. Answering is free and can get the job set aside for small businesses.
Who's buyingW6qk Acc-Apg Natick, Dept of the Army
WhereNatick, Massachusetts
DeadlineFri, Oct 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT (7 days left)
Who can bidOpen to any business (no set-aside listed)
IndustryNAICS 315120 (Apparel Knitting Mills)
Solicitation #RequestForInformationOnCombatBootSock
PostedFri, Oct 16, 2026
ContactHarvey Walker, [email protected]

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SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the U.S. Marine Corps Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) to identify potential sources to provide a Combat Boot Sock. The goal is to provide warfighting capability and mission support in various environments by enhancing foot comfort, durability, and performance for military personnel. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected] by October 30, 2026 by 5 PM EST. Background: Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing a high-performance combat boot sock that meets the requirements of Purchase Description MC-PD-24-003. The sock is intended for use with the applicable standard-issue combat boots identified in the purchase description. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market-research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government to procure any product or service. Description: The Marine Corps is seeking sources capable of manufacturing a durable, reliable combat boot sock designed to provide comfort, protection, and performance during demanding operational use. The sock shall meet the following Salient Characteristics specified in Purchase Description MC-PD-24-003, including, but not limited to, the following key requirements: Sock shall feature an

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