Combat Boot Sock Manufacturing Sources Sought

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking sources capable of manufacturing high-performance combat boot socks meeting specified wool, nylon, spandex, compression, durability, colorfastness, and laundering requirements for future acquisition planning.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG NATICK (NATICK DIVISION)


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RequestForInformationOnCombatBootSock
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 30, 2026 06:23 PM
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Federal
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Contact
harvey.walker1@usmc.mil
10 General Greene Avenue, Natick, MA, USA
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Business size and socioeconomic status, Applicable NAICS code, CAGE code, GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number, if applicable
Description

The U.S. Marine Corps is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of producing over-the-calf combat boot socks for military personnel. The socks must provide cushioning, graduated compression, arch support, contoured fit, reinforced heel and toe areas, and a seamless or low-profile toe closure. The required product must contain at least 52% wool, 20% nylon, and 1% spandex, with no cotton or rayon. It must meet specified requirements for thickness, bursting strength, dimensional stability, elastic recovery, graduated compression, wicking, colorfastness, repeated laundering, pilling, fit, labeling, packaging, and product conformance. Respondents should demonstrate manufacturing capability and provide business size, socioeconomic status, applicable NAICS code, CAGE code, and any applicable GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number. Samples may be requested for future evaluation. This is a sources-sought market-research notice only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

Classification Codes
NAICS315120Apparel Knitting Mills
PSC8430Footwear, Men's
Smart Codes
combat boot sockswool performance sockscompression socks
Specifications
Supply Only
Yes
Timeline
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 30, 2026 09:00 PM-Response Due Date
Nov 14, 2026-Inactive Date
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Informational
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