BLANKET, BURN

The blanket is a specialized medical supply designed for immediate burn care, measuring 6 by 5 feet and constructed from 100% woven new wool with an intracellular weave capable of holding at least ten times its weight in hydro-gel. This hydro-gel substance is impregnated with a bacteriostatic agent and is engineered to cool and moisten burned skin, thereby preventing further tissue damage regardless of the burn’s size, type, or degree. Each blanket is folded and sealed within a foil package, then enclosed in a nylon pouch secured with hook-and-pile closure for easy handling and deployment. The unit of issue is a package containing four blankets, and each must have a shelf life of 60 months with no more than nine months elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Manufacturing and expiration dates, along with contract and lot numbers, must be clearly labeled in compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which replaces all references to MIL-STD-129. Packaging must meet commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a container that protects against damage and each shipment packed in exterior containers suitable for safe transport at the lowest possible carrier rate. All labeling, packaging, and shipping must conform to DLA’s Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and DLA Packaging Requirements, and the supply must be sourced with the specified NSN 6510-01-242-2271, with delivery required within 30 days of award for a total quantity of 40 packages.