ELECTRODE GEL, ELECTROMEDICAL

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-271G issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks the procurement of one box containing twelve 8.5 oz tubes of electrode gel for electromedical use, identified by NSN 6515-01-153-4971. The item must meet stringent technical specifications including a non-extensible 48-month shelf life, with no more than seven months elapsed between manufacture and delivery. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 for labeling, which mandates inclusion of the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. Bar-coding is implied through MMS No. 1, and labeling for hazardous materials must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels prior to award, with exceptions only for substances governed by specific federal acts such as the FDA or FIFRA. Delivery is required at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, under FOB Destination terms within 20 days of contract award. All offers must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by the deadline of August 3, 2026, and compliance with a comprehensive array of FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including cybersecurity protections under 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7009, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under 252.225-7048, safeguarding of government information systems, and representations regarding small business status, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and potential joint ventures or nonmanufacturer status. Contractors must use WAWF for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, and are subject to destination inspection by the government under FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation includes multiple deviations for clauses related to trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and hazardous material handling, all effective as of February 2026. Although no award basis is formally stated, the procurement appears to be price-driven with possible evaluation preferences for small business programs such as HUBZone or 8(a), and the contract value is not determinable due to missing unit pricing in the solicitation.