FILTER, HEAT AND MOISTU

The contract pertains to the procurement of disposable, sterile Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) filters for anesthesia equipment, identified by NSN 6515-01-375-0513, with a unit of issue of 50 units per packaging group. Each filter features a plastic housing with a 15 mm internal diameter and 22 mm external diameter on the patient end, designed to connect between the endotracheal tube and the anesthesia breathing circuit. The device includes a bidirectional hydrophobic membrane that conserves heat and humidity for intubated patients, incorporates a CO2 monitoring port with a luer-lock cap, and has an internal volume of 35 cc. It functions as a bacterial and viral barrier to protect patients, staff, and equipment in operating rooms and is intended for single-use only. The solicitation requires full compliance with DLA Technical and Quality Master List requirements identified by R or I numbers, medical marking standards (MMS No. 1 superseding MIL-STD-129), and packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001). The item is classified as a Class II medical device regulated by the FDA under Regulation 876.5130 and requires a 510(k) submission along with registration, labeling, and GMP compliance. Delivery is due within 20 days after order receipt under FOB Destination terms to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with destination inspection mandated per FAR 52.246-2. Award may be automated unless first article testing is required, and HUBZone preferences apply unless waived. Offerors must submit a Safety Data Sheet as a mandatory pass/fail gate, and representations regarding small business status, former DOD official compensation, and covered defense telecommunications equipment must be validated through SAM. The contract enforces cybersecurity protections under FAR 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements with approved deviations, prohibits acquisition of items from Communist Chinese military companies and hexavalent chromium, and mandates electronic invoicing via WAWF. Packaging must comply with Hazard Communication Standard labeling where applicable, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. All submissions must be made via DIBBS by the closing date of August 17, 2026.