BAG, DRINKING WATER

The contract is for the procurement of 12,000 units of 3-pint drinking water storage bags, identified by NSN 8465-00-634-4499, with deliveries split equally across three contract line items each for 4,000 units, due at 120, 150, and 180 days after award. The bags must meet stringent technical specifications derived from MIL-B-8571D and referenced drawings and specifications, including a buckle closure with snap fasteners and carrying straps constructed of 3/4-inch tape conforming to MIL-T-5038 Type III with end-seared seams. Material thickness is revised to 0.020 +/– 0.002 inch, and the bags must not impart any objectionable taste or odor to water, with bondability tested per ASTM D-882. Packaging and marking follow MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-147 for palletization using Pattern 7, with all shipments required to be palletized and comply with DLA Packaging Requirements. Each unit is packed in groups of twelve within shipping containers meeting PPP-B-636 Grade 275 RSC standards. The item has a Type II shelf life of 60 months, extendable, and is classified as a critical application item requiring strict compliance with all quality and performance standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin under FAR 52.246-2, with acceptance governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 as replacements for the canceled MIL-STD-105E. The contract enforces firm fixed pricing with zero variance, FOB destination, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. Deliveries are directed to three separate government logistics sites in Michigan, Georgia, and Texas, identified by DoDAACs, with all packaging and marking adhering to federal specifications and ASTM D3951 for hazardous materials handling. Special contractual provisions include DPAS-rated priority under H18, mandatory compliance with small business and veteran employment clauses, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, and adherence to cybersecurity and labor standards. All technical requirements are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List, and deviations from specified standards, such as the revised tolerance values and