HEAT PACK, INSTANT

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-273B seeks the procurement of 6 units of Instant Heat Packs (NSN 6515-01-504-6096) under the authority of the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense. Deliveries are required 20 days after award, with a target delivery date of July 28, 2026, to the specified destination at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The contract mandates FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes risk of loss or damage until the goods are delivered and accepted at the designated location. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcodes for traceability. Items classified as medical supplies under DLA guidelines must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, while hazardous materials require labeling in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of Material Safety Data Sheets, unless exempt under specific federal statutes. The government will perform final inspection and acceptance at the destination, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards including FAR 52.246-2 and DFARS clauses. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by August 3, 2026, with no physical submissions permitted. Offers must include a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code, and contractors must certify their small business status or other socioeconomic designations through SAM.gov or written documentation. Compliance with a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including those related to employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Contractors are required to submit invoices via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), using appropriate document types such as the Invoice and Receiving Report for fixed-price line items. While no contract value is specified due to missing unit pricing, historical pricing data for this NSN ranges between $26.19 and $32.55 per unit. The contract includes deviations for several clauses, indicating flexibility in implementation under temporary waivers. No evaluation factors, award basis, or detailed pricing structure are disclosed, suggesting a simplified acquisition format likely focused on technical acceptability and compliance over price competition. The contracting officer remains the sole