BANDAGE, ELASTIC

The contract solicitation calls for the procurement of elastic bandages, specifically ACE WRAP, 6 inches in width, washable, individually wrapped in packages of ten, and in flesh color, under NSN 6510-00-935-5823. The unit of issue is a package of ten, with a total quantity of two packages required. The items must have a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture, and no more than three months may have elapsed between the manufacturer date and delivery to the government. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with FOB Destination terms applying. The primary place of performance is Jacksonville, Florida, with additional delivery points in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials and FED-STD-313 for hazardous materials, with DLA Packaging Requirements RP001 governing palletization. All packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129, including proper marking of unit of issue, quantity, and any applicable hazard warnings under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, taking precedence over commercial standards where applicable. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-078Q on May 17, 2026, with responses due on May 26, 2026, is managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain division. It is subject to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including those governing small business representation, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product use, hazardous material identification, and contractor personnel obligations. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all offers must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Offerors must submit their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code and represent their small business socioeconomic status if applicable, including certifications for WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or SDB programs. Joint ventures must disclose all participating entities. The contract imposes strict requirements on the timing of manufacture and delivery, packaging integrity, and hazardous material documentation, with compliance verified at the point of