BANDAGE, ELASTIC

The contract concerns the procurement of elastic bandages identified by NSN 6510-01-088-8469, described as an open-netted bandage measuring 10 yards by 1.5 inches, made of rubber with nylon and polyester, and designed for securing wet or dry dressings on large amputations and IV armboards. The product is white in color, stretches to 30 yards when extended, and is packaged in boxes color-coded by size. The unit of issue is each, with a total quantity of 5 units requested across two line items. The item must have a shelf life of 60 months, with no more than nine months elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and delivery to the government. The bandage is subject to strict packaging requirements as outlined in DLA’s RP001 and must be labeled in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. All packaging must be commercially sealed for shipment and packed in suitable exterior containers for safe transport. The bandage is not classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, allowing commercial packaging per ASTM D3951, though it is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, requiring domestic sourcing. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under DLA Troop Support, was released on May 20, 2026, with responses due by May 26, 2026, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with FOB destination terms to FPO, ZIP 96672, and no quantity variance permitted. The contract incorporates numerous clauses from the Defense Logistics Agency’s Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 104, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information under FAR 252.204-7012, compliance with cybersecurity standards NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, comply with employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, and sustainable product requirements, and submit invoices and receiving reports through Wide Area Workflow. Payment terms require adherence to FAR 52.216-7, and all technical and quality specifications referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality