Indian Army Tender

Boot Anti Mine Infantry (BAMI) is being procured to provide protection to troops deployed in forward areas who have to undertake Operations in landmine infested Areas. These Areas have vintage unrecorded minefields which keeps drifting due to weather/ landslides over a period of time and have caused casualty to own troops. These are also required for carrying out any demining activity to be undertaken by Engineer Troops for facilitating own move. WITHSTAND - Blast of Anti-personnel mine with 35 grams (essential) & 56 grams (desirable). PROTECTION - Protective to foot with limited & no injury/ trauma to avoid amputation. AVERAGE PEAK PRESSURE - Average peak pressure transmitted through the boot to the foot of the wearer should be less than 160 kg/ cm2. WEIGHT - Lightweight, comfortable & ergonomic, should be less than & upto 3.00 Kg. MOBILITY - Should facilitate mobility in all types of terrain and firing position. Should be able to traverse five kilometers wearing the boots with assaulting equipment. The user should be able to flex and curl toes, arch foot and facilitate ankle movement. It should be worn over wollen socks standard issue of army & should be easy to wear and remove. COLOUR - Should be black in appearance/ Khaki/ Disruptive pattern. DURABILITY - Material used should not get adversely affected between -20oC and +50oC. SIZE - Indian Size 5 to 11. USABILITY - Rugged, Durable, all terrain. REPAIR/ MAINTENANCE - The Boot should be repairable at unit level in field. Special tools/ stores for maintenance if any should be provided. Suitable container be provided for preserving boots when not in use.