DRESSING, CHEST SEAL

The contract calls for the procurement of 50 units of a sterile, latex-free, transparent oval chest seal measuring 9.2 by 7.6 inches, identified by NSN 6510-01-658-7745. Each unit features a valved 2.0 one-way valve designed for low-resistance airflow out of the chest cavity while preventing air ingress, with a domed valve shape that remains unobstructed by clothing, blankets, or body armor. The packaging and seal are night vision optimized to ensure usability in low-light conditions. The product must comply with FDA Regulation 878.4020 Class I and all labeling must adhere to the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1A, including clear presentation of the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. The shelf life is strictly 60 months, non-extendable, with no more than nine months allowed to have passed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement RP001, and ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, with precedence given to DLA technical and quality requirements over commercial standards. The solicitation, issued under number SPE2DS-26-T-091N by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, requires delivery to Cannon AFB, New Mexico, within 20 days of award, with FOB Destination terms. Quotations are due by May 26, 2026, and the acquisition is not a small business set-aside. The contract incorporates a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses related to safety, compliance, and administration, including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, forced arbitration, and procurement from Communist Chinese military companies, as well as requirements for electronic payment submissions through Wide Area Workflow, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product practices. Contractors must comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a $150,000 threshold, and ensure all materials meet NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards. All offerors must maintain an active System for Award Management registration, submit representations regarding socioeconomic status, and disclose any non-domestic content. Payment and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via