FreeTender
Accepting bidstenderUnited States

3D Foot Scanner for Boot Fitting

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND · 419TH CSB · W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
Reference
W911S226U4505
Location
United States
Sector
Manufacturing & Supply

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND · 419TH CSB · W6QM MICC-FT DRUM is soliciting 3D Foot Scanner for Boot Fitting. Solicitation number W911S226U4505. Classified under NAICS 423450 — Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Product/service code AJ15 — PHYSICAL SCIENCES (OPERATIONAL). Responses are due by 17 September 2026 22:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF)The Brigade requires the procurement of ten (10) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), brand-agnostic Automated 3D Digital Footwear Fitting Systems and associated annual technical service. This acquisition modernizes the Initial Entry Training (IET) Clothing Initial Issue Point (CIIP) across the Reception Battalions. It directly addresses initial issue throughput constraints, eliminates manual sizing inaccuracies, and mitigates preventable lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) among incoming trainees.Operational JustificationReception Battalions process thousands of trainees per cycle under stringent processing timelines. Traditional manual measurement devices are prone to significant operator error, fail to capture volumetric dimensions and arch compression under load, and regularly lead to improperly fitted combat footwear. Ill-fitting boots remain a primary driver of preventable sick call visits, cellulitis, severe blister friction, and training pipeline attrition during Basic Combat Training (BCT) and One Station Unit Training (OSUT). Implementing an automated digital system allows duty personnel to capture comprehensive foot dimensions in under 20 seconds per soldier, ensuring objective, repeatable fit accuracy that protects force health and training timelines.Salient CharacteristicsTo maintain full and open competition, the solicited systems must operate using non-invasive optical or sensor-based 3D surface scanning that measures standing volumetric foot dimensions under standard body weight. The units must capture dual-foot length, width, arch height, heel width, ball girth, and pressure distribution within a single scan cycle not exceeding 20 seconds. Systems must incorporate automated sizing algorithms that directly convert millimeter scan data into standard military combat boot sizing across all standard lengths and widths (Narrow, Regular, Wide, and Extra Wide). Additionally, each unit must feature a self-contained, ruggedized platform built for high-tempo daily recruit volume, an intuitive touchscreen interface for operators, and continuous software support and diagnostic calibration capability.Unit Distribution and Operational ContinuityThe ten requested systems will be allocated based on trainee reception volume and mission continuity requirements. The 120th Adjutant General (AG) Battalion will receive four (4) systems to support its high-volume throughput requirements. The 30th, 43rd, and 95th AG Battalions will each receive two (2) systems to outfit their primary CIIP processing stations. The final system will be assigned to the Brigade/LTB headquarters as an operational reserve float. This designated spare ensures that any unexpected hardware malfunction, maintenance cycle, or recalibration event at a subordinate reception battalion can be addressed immediately without disrupting intake schedules.

Context for bidders

We hold 36 notices from DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · AMC · ACC · MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND · 419TH CSB · W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, going back to August 202615 of them still open. They buy mostly in Manufacturing & Supply, electronics-semiconductors and Chemicals & Materials. There are 3,238 open Manufacturing & Supply tenders in United States. This one closes in 2 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this manufacturing & supply opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

More Manufacturing & Supply tenders

All Manufacturing & Supply tenders →

FreeTender mirrors this notice for reference. Verify the details and bid on the official portal.

Verify & apply on the official portal →