ELECTRODE, ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH

The contract is for the procurement of 10 units of electrocardiograph electrodes and defibrillation pads specifically designed for use with the Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 automatic and semi-automatic AEDs. Each unit must meet a 24-month shelf life requirement, with no more than three months allowed to have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards as defined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container and packed in suitable commercial shipping containers capable of ensuring safe delivery at the lowest cost to the designated FPO destination. Labeling is governed by Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, though compliance with MIL-STD-129 is still required for certain aspects; labels must include the NSN, manufacturer and CAGE code, date of manufacture or expiration, and contract or lot number. Delivery is required within 20 days of order placement, with FOB destination terms applying, and all shipments must be delivered to the specified FPO address. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R or I numbers, and prohibits the use of additive manufacturing unless explicitly authorized. Offers must include a Safety Data Sheet for each item, and failure to submit this prior to award renders the offer nonresponsible. Cybersecurity provisions require compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment requirements, while export-controlled items and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment are strictly enforced. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of $150,000 for domestic content. Payment processing must occur through the Wide Area Workflow system, and all quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System no later than July 22, 2026. The government may award this solicitation automatically, and HUBZone price evaluation preferences apply unless waived. Offerors must also complete representations regarding small business status, former DoD official compensation, and cybersecurity compliance, and must disclose whether non-domestic materials are used.