HUMIDIFIER, HYGROSCOPIC

The contract calls for the procurement of a hygroscopic humidifier with a Luer-lock anesthesia circuit designed for use with field anesthesia apparatus, identified by NSN 6515-01-477-9007 and corresponding to the approved models Norkomed and Tiro M. Humid-Vent 2 Port. The unit must support tidal volumes between 150 and 1500 mL and include a Luer-lock port for gas sampling. The product must have a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months, and no more than nine months may have elapsed from the manufacturer’s date to the date of delivery to the government. The unit of issue is a package containing twenty units, and all deliveries must be made FOB destination to the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command at Williamsburg, Virginia, within five days after the award date. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the item must comply with FDA Regulation 868.5375 Class I, including registration, labeling, and GMPs, even though a 510(k) is not required. Marking and packaging must adhere to the latest Medical Marking Standard No. 1, MIL-STD-129, and ASTM D3951, with DLA’s master list taking precedence. The solicitation strictly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing in the production of the humidifier, and offers containing such items will be disqualified. Bidders must specify the source and part number of the product being supplied and submit a completed Safety Data Sheet prior to award or risk being deemed nonresponsible. Alternates are not accepted unless accompanied by complete technical documentation, and all submissions must be made via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of August 17, 2026. The contract incorporates extensive regulatory and compliance clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment, and the prohibition of hexavalent chromium and hazardous substances. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system, and contractors must register with the DLA Account Management & Provisioning System to access shipment systems. The contract is not a small business set-aside, and all offerors must validate their representations in the System for Award Management. Destination inspection under FAR 52.246-2 is