BAND, EXERCISE, PHYSICAL

The contract solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-5158 seeks six units of BAND, EXERCISE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, identified by NSN 6530-01-724-6193, designed as continuous loop resistance bands for advanced athletic training. Each band measures 41 inches in length, 3/16 inch in thickness, and 1.75 inches in width, delivering 45.39 pounds of resistance at 100% elongation. The product is intended for use in both upper and lower body exercises, supporting strength, power, explosiveness, balance, flexibility, and range of motion development for personal and athletic trainers. Technical and quality requirements are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific references to R and I numbers, and packaging must comply with DLA’s RP001 standards and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Materials must be marked, preserved, and shipped according to standardized codes including QUP 001, preservation method ZZ, and pack code U. Delivery is required 20 days after order placement to the Naval Medical Center San Diego, with FOB destination and traceable shipping methods mandated; parcel post is prohibited. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with required adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards and DFARS 252.204-7016 for covered telecommunications equipment. Contractors must validate their System for Award Management representations, including small business status, and comply with clauses addressing employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials, sustainable products, and information system safeguarding. All quotes must be submitted via DIBBS by July 20, 2026, with awards potentially issued prior to the deadline for micro-purchases. Payment processing requires submission of invoices and receiving reports through Wide Area Workflow, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors mandated. The contract includes deviations for multiple FAR and DFARS clauses effective February 2026, and any awarded contract will carry a DX or DO rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.