BANDAGE, ELASTIC

The contract is for the procurement of two latex-free elastic bandages, each designed for holding wet or dry dressings in place on adult fingers, toes, and circumcisions, constructed with nylon and polyester coverings and intended for medical use. The item is identified by NSN 6510-01-088-8465 and must be delivered within 20 days of order placement to the specified FPO address aboard the USS DANIEL INOUYE DDG 118. The bandages must have a minimum shelf life of 36 months, with no more than five months having elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government. Packaging must conform to commercial standards, be sealed in unit containers to prevent damage, and be shipped in appropriate exterior containers that ensure safe delivery at the lowest carrier rate. For medical items, all marking and labeling must strictly follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and must also comply with the Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous material considerations. The contract is governed by FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract type, small business representation, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, intellectual property, and safeguarding covered defense information. Payment must be processed through WAWF, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the specified deadline. The contract includes specific requirements for packaging, preservation, and marking, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over other standards where applicable, and mandates compliance with supply chain integrity provisions, including representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment and former DOD official compensation restrictions.