HEAT PACK, INSTANT

The contract is for the procurement of 2 instant heat packs under NSN 6515-01-504-6096, with delivery required within five days of notice to a designated location at Camp Pendleton, California. Each heat pack is designed to generate a temperature increase of up to 115 degrees using a vinegar and salt solution combined with a catalytic metal plate to initiate a thermal reaction; if frozen, the unit can be reactivated by immersion in boiling water, and the packaging instructions require the unit to be wrapped in a towel or suitable cloth before direct skin contact if it becomes too hot. The unit of issue is each, and all packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 as well as DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, while marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including 2D Data Matrix barcoding for logistics tracking, and must reflect Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) labeling for any hazardous materials. Medical-specific marking is required per DLA’s Medical Marking Standard No. 1, and compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersedes other standards when applicable. The solicitation mandates strict representations from bidders, including the Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, size status certification, and socioeconomic status if claiming small business designation, with additional disclosures required for those supplying covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, whistleblower rights, and information disclosure, all with deviations applied under 2026-00038. Performance is governed by destination inspection and acceptance conducted by the government, with invoicing required through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The type of contract has not been specified, and pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, although historical unit costs ranged between $26.19 and $32.55. The solicitation closes on May 26, 2026, and must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with primary point of contact being Cynthia Mitchell of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain.