BAND, EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting one unit of an elastic resistance band, identified by NSN 6530-01-699-7980, described as an ELASTIC RED BAND #1 with dimensions of 41 inches in length, 0.5 inches in width, and 0.18 inches in thickness, providing 301b resistance, manufactured from natural latex rubber. The item is intended for physical therapy use and must be delivered within 84 days after contract award under FOB DESTINATION terms, with shipment directed to the USAMMC E DISTR AND TRANS DIVISION in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards as defined by MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, while marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this application, though general labeling still references MIL-STD-129 where applicable. The solicitation, issued under number SPE2DH-26-T-4136, is open for response until June 4, 2026, and is not a small business set-aside, although offerors must still submit socioeconomic status representations in SAM, including size certifications and joint venture details if applicable. Compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act is required, and offerors using non-domestic materials must disclose such usage. The contract includes mandatory clauses addressing cybersecurity, including DFARS 252.240-7997 and FAR 52.240-93 for safeguarding information systems, as well as FAR 52.222-50 on combating trafficking in persons, and FAR 52.246-2 governing inspection and acceptance at the destination. Contractors must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment, submitting appropriate documentation based on the fixed-price nature of the line item. All vendors must maintain active SAM registrations, disclose their entity identifiers and CAGE codes, and confirm compliance with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Hazardous materials requirements under FAR 52.223-3 apply, and the contractor bears full liability for personnel and property safety regardless of government actions. The offeror is expected to provide detailed representations related to small business status, and joint ventures must comply with DoD Class Deviation 20