BANDAGE, GAUZE

The contract is for the procurement of 1 roll of white cotton tubular gauze bandage, 0.625 inches wide by 50 yards long, intended for protecting and securing primary dressings without an applicator, identified by NSN 6510-01-497-5588. The item must meet stringent medical supply standards, including a non-extendable 36-month shelf life, with no more than five months elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and delivery to the government. Labeling is strictly governed by Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS1A), requiring clear, durable markings for the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with commercial-grade sealed containers ensuring safe transit via traceable carriers; parcel post is prohibited. The delivery address is 601 DAVY CROCKETT RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78226, with FOB destination terms placing full responsibility for transportation and risk on the supplier. All items must be delivered within 20 days of contract award, with invoicing mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by the government. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to cybersecurity, ethics, and compliance, including mandatory adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, with required assessments and reporting through the Supplier Performance Risk System. Contractors must comply with whistleblower protections, prohibitions on the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment, and requirements for reporting former DoD official compensation. All hazardous materials must be properly labeled under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and radioactive materials must conform to MIL-STD-129. Offerors are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, represent their small business status if applicable, and disclose any involvement with covered defense equipment. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-036W, closed for bids on May 6, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF office, with contract type likely being firm-fixed-price and governed under simplified acquisition procedures. The contract also requires strict data integrity, with all submissions submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal and compliance with all DLA packaging, marking, and quality requirements