CASE, LITTER, SEA-AIR

The solicitation requests a single unit of a CASE, LITTER, SEA-AIR RESCUE (NSN 6530-01-388-0172, P/N 402-01) constructed from bright orange ballistic nylon cloth with a zippered closure, intended for medical evacuation use. Delivery is required within 20 days to a FPO address associated with USS O’KANE DDG 77 under FOB destination terms, with shipment governed by vessel transportation protocols and DLA Procurement Notes C19 and C20. All packaging must conform to commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container and packed in commercial exterior shipping containers suitable for safe carrier transport at the lowest cost. Marking must strictly follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and palletization must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Technical data and specifications must be obtained from the DLA PCF1x portal, and any discrepancies must be reported to the DLA Customer Service website. The item must not be manufactured using additive manufacturing techniques, and offerors must submit a completed Safety Data Sheet prior to award. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain current representations regarding small business status, HUBZone eligibility, WOSB status, and service-disabled veteran-owned status where applicable. Compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including requirements related to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity under NIST SP 800-171, whistleblower protections, and disclosure of information. Invoicing and payment must be processed exclusively through WAWF, requiring contractor registration on the WAWF portal and adherence to electronic submission protocols for invoices and receiving reports. Destination inspection is required under FAR 52.246-2, and the contractor retains full liability for safety-related incidents regardless of government actions. All proposals must be submitted by June 2, 2026, and failure to meet pass/fail gates such as additive manufacturing use or missing Safety Data Sheets will result in disqualification. The government reserves the right to apply HUBZone price evaluation preferences, and the award may be made automatically if eligible.