BLOOD COOLER, FIELD TRANSPORT

The contract calls for the procurement of six units of a Blood Cooler, Field Transport, designated NSN 6515-01-695-0929, engineered specifically for combat medics to support the rescue, evacuation, and stabilization of casualties in austere environments. Each unit is a lightweight, ultra-portable whole blood container designed to maintain a strict cold chain at 4°C (39°F) for a minimum of 16 hours without external power, ensuring blood integrity during dismounted field operations. The system integrates vacuum-insulated panels protected by an ultralight hard shell to resist punctures, a thermal insulated capsule, a data logger with an integrated pocket for internal probe routing to prevent snag hazards, and a Coyote Multicam MOLLE carrier for secure attachment to tactical gear. The device is clinically and field-tested, meeting rigorous military standards for durability and performance under combat conditions. All units must be delivered by July 20, 2026, with a 20-day ADO timeline, shipped FOB destination to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, with each unit sealed in a protective commercial container and shipped in suitable exterior packaging to ensure safe delivery via common carrier at the lowest rate. The contractor must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and ensure all materials are properly palletized. Technical compliance is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by RA001. The contract includes stringent cybersecurity and information safeguarding clauses, including FAR 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements with a documented deviation. Prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, covered defense telecommunications equipment, and Communist Chinese military company items are enforceable, alongside requirements for whistleblower protections, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and full SAM system validation. The solicitation is a small business set-aside, requiring participation from small business concerns and adherence to socioeconomic representation mandates, and mandates submission of safety data sheets and hazard warning labels for any regulated substances. Quotations must be submitted through DIBBS by July 22, 2026, and alternate offers require a complete technical data package for evaluation.