BOARD, CARDIAC RESUS

The contract pertains to the procurement of a Plastic Cardiac Board measuring 15 x 21 inches, designed for use with Waterloo Emergency Carts and including two mounting brackets and necessary hardware, under the NSN 6530-01-708-7698. The requirement is for a single unit to be delivered within five calendar days after award to the destination FPO AE 09595, specifically to USNS HERSHEL WILLIAMS (T-ESB 4), with FOB Destination terms assigning the contractor responsibility for transportation and risk of loss until delivery. Packaging must strictly adhere to commercial standards as outlined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container to prevent damage and shipped in exterior containers that ensure safe, cost-effective delivery via common carriers, including export compliance when required. All marking and labeling must conform to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, and packaging data must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specified fields for preservation, climate control, and materials. The item is subject to technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with compliance verified through the RA001 reference. The contract is administered under a fixed-price structure, with invoicing mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and delivery inspection performed by the Government at the destination. Contractors must adhere to stringent hazardous materials handling protocols, including submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels prior to award, in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS 252.223-7001, while radioactive materials are exempt and subject to MIL-STD-129 labeling. Cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 are enforced through DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contractor must also comply with affirmative action and employment obligations including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable purchasing, and prohibition of certain confidentiality agreements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the published deadline, with no paper submissions permitted, and offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. The contract includes clauses for subcontracting commercial products, accelerated payments to small