BANDAGE, ELASTIC

The contract is for the procurement of 10 packages of elastic bandages, each package containing 20 units, with each bandage measuring 6 inches by 5 yards. The product is latex-free, sterile, and composed of cotton and plastic polyester, with a mandatory shelf life of 36 months. No more than five months may have elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government, and all packaging must include the manufacturer’s date, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number in compliance with the latest medical marking standard. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and RP001 for DLA-specific packaging requirements, with barcoding consistent with DoD standards. The item is identified by NSN 6510-01-587-3214 and has a delivery requirement of 20 days ADO to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB Destination terms. The contract is subject to numerous regulatory and compliance clauses, including NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, hazard communication standards for labeling, and requirements to protect Controlled Unclassified Information and report safety issues immediately. Contractor obligations include compliance with whistleblower protections, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, disclosure controls, and the exclusive use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean freight. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of July 22, 2026, and the solicitation references FAR and DFARS clauses with deviations applicable for modifications to standard provisions, including equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable products. The contract type, while not finalized, is expected to be firm fixed price based on the referenced alternate clause, and invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. Offerors must provide accurate representations of their small business status, UEI, and CAGE codes, and disclose any involvement with covered telecommunications equipment or joint ventures. No pricing details are available in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unstated.