BANDAGE, ADHESIVE

The contract involves the procurement of 4 packages, each containing 100 sterile adhesive bandages measuring 0.75 inches by 3 inches, identified by NSN 6510-00-597-7469, as a medical device regulated by the FDA. Each bandage consists of a sterile dressing affixed to a plastic adhesive strip and is covered with a two-piece, easily removed facing material. The item must have a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months, and no more than five months may have elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government. Packaging and labeling must adhere to DLA Master List requirements, including RP001 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging unless otherwise superseded by DLA technical quality requirements. The item is subject to RD003, indicating that covered defense information may apply, triggering compliance with cybersecurity controls including safeguarding requirements under FAR 252.204-7012 and 52.240-93, as well as NIST SP 800-171 assessments. The contract enforces Buy American Act and Berry Amendment compliance, requiring domestic sourcing for all materials, and forbids the use of additive manufacturing unless explicitly authorized. Delivery must be made to March ARB, California, no later than 20 days after order placement under FOB Destination terms, using traceable shipping methods with no parcel post. Performance is subject to inspection and acceptance at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with failure to meet specifications requiring the contractor to remove all government identification from non-accepted items. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through WAWF, requiring SAM registration and WAWF system access. Contractors must also comply with clauses addressing whistleblower rights, prohibited mandatory arbitration, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and the prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment. All representations and certifications must be maintained in SAM, including small business status and socioeconomic certifications, with deviations in effect for several clauses including 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.223-23, 52.223-3, 52.240-93, and 52.243-1.