LITTER, RIGID, SEA-AI

The contract involves the procurement of a single rigid sea-air rescue litter, NSN 6530-01-187-0104, designed for medical evacuation with specific operational and environmental specifications. The litter measures 80 inches in length and 16.5 inches in width, constructed with a stainless steel or corrosion-resistant metal frame and a durable cloth stretcher, featuring an urethane-coated carrying case. It is designed to be folded in half, hoisted vertically or horizontally, backpacked, and carried without hands, allowing for transport into confined spaces. The unit must be orange in color and delivered as a single unit to San Diego, CA 92135-5000 within 20 days after order placement, with FOB destination terms placing all transportation risk and cost on the contractor. Compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including RP001 for packaging and MMS No. 1 for medical item marking, is mandatory, superseding other standards like MIL-STD-129. The item must be shipped in sealed commercial containers that meet ASTM D3951 and palletization requirements, with labeling including the contract number, unit of issue, and quantity. No mercury or mercury-containing compounds may be intentionally added or come in direct contact with the litter, except for functional uses in batteries, sensors, or instrument controls as specified by NAVSEA, with portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment. The contract is issued under simplified acquisition procedures with the solicitation number SPE2DS-26-T-076W, posted on May 17, 2026, and with a response deadline of May 26, 2026. All proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal, and electronic invoicing through WAWF is required upon delivery. The contract incorporates extensive FAR and DFARS clauses governing cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 requirements and mandatory cyber incident reporting under 252.204-7012, as well as prohibitions on the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities. Hazardous material compliance is strictly enforced, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets and labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Federal Standard No. 313. Contractor employees must be verified for employment eligibility through E-Verify, and the contractor must