The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) wishes to renew the contracts concerning the Military Combat Boot System which is the soldier’s primary footwear during daily training, exercise and work, but also during extended combat operations. The system consists of five primary boots divided into 5 lots, where this contract notice concerns LOT 5, Cold Weather Boot. The remaining boots (LOT 1-4) will be tendered by separate contract notices.
DALO intends to award a framework agreement to one supplier regarding purchases of Cold Weather Boots.
DALO is seeking specialized boots for equipping soldiers deployed to extremely cold climates and environments. The Cold Weather Boot is intended to be used for operations in the following climate NATO zones (AECTP-23 – Climate conditions); Primary C0 and C1 and secondary M3. The Primary terrain is winter terrain and ice. Key words for the boot’s functionality are ankle support, high isolation, water resistance, functional on slippery surfaces, temperature stable soles, possible mounting of Steigeisen and snowshoes (ski).
The Cold Weather Boots must be able to withstand the use that normally occur during a mission, including the build-up phase. This corresponds to a minimum of 18 months of intensive use.