HOSE ASSEMBLY, BLOOD

The contract pertains to the procurement of six units of a blood pressure hose assembly with a three-foot extension, designated by NSN 6515-01-701-8641 for delivery to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, with a required delivery date of 20 days after award. All items must comply with commercial packaging standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container to prevent damage, and all units packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe, cost-effective transport via common carriers to the designated delivery point. Medical items are subject exclusively to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and must be labeled accordingly with barcodes and data elements conforming to this standard; copies of MMS No. 1 are available through DLA Troop Support. Packaging and preservation must also adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, including the use of designated ZZ and Z codes for preservation, wrapping, and cushioning materials, while palletization complies with DLA’s RP001 requirements. Hazardous materials, if any, must bear labeling in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with exemptions only applying to items regulated under specific federal acts such as FDCA or FIFRA; for non-exempt hazardous materials, hazard labels and Material Safety Data Sheets must be submitted before award. All deliveries are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination, with compliance assessed against medical device regulations including FDA 510(k) clearance, facility registration, labeling, and cGMPs, along with technical requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract is governed by several FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.213-4 for simplified acquisition, 52.246-2 for destination inspection, and 252.247-7023 for sea transportation, while payment must be processed through WAWF. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis and may be awarded automatically, with offerors required to submit their UEI and CAGE code, affirm size status and socioeconomic certifications, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of May 18, 2026,