COLLAR, BABY NO-NECK

The contract is for the procurement of one unit of a rigid baby no-neck collar, designed to maintain the cervical spine in a safe, neutral position, with dimensions of 2.25 inches by 17.5 inches and color-coded straps, identified by NSN 6515-01-467-4092. Delivery is required within 20 days after contract award, with a firm delivery date of April 13, 2026, to Fort Riley, Kansas, under FOB Destination terms. The item must comply with strict medical packaging and labeling standards, including Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for non-radioactive medical items, and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, ensuring safe handling and transport via common carrier. All packaging must be sealed and protected against damage, and the contractor must ensure traceable shipping methods are used. The contract includes mandatory compliance with a suite of federal and defense regulations, including DFARS and FAR clauses covering safety reporting, subcontractor management, payment processing through WAWF, hazardous material identification with associated Safety Data Sheets, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, export controls, trafficking in persons, employment verification, and sustainable product preferences. Transportation by sea, if applicable, must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted with extensive documentation. The solicitation requires offerors to provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, represent their small business status if claiming socioeconomic preferences, and disclose information on any joint ventures or covered defense telecommunications equipment. All submissions must be made through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the proposed deadline of May 26, 2026, and acceptance of any delivered item occurs at the destination, performed by government personnel in accordance with FAR 52.246-2. The contract does not specify pricing, nor does it include a defined contract value, leaving unit pricing to be determined by offeror submission, though historical procurement data shows a range of $5.80 to $9.75 per unit. Contract administration relies on electronic payment systems and official DoDAACs for invoicing and financial routing, with no named contracting officer’s representative or technical representative explicitly identified. The solicitation references multiple deviations from standard FAR clauses, indicating customized compliance expectations for this medical supply acquisition.