LITTER, RIGID, SEA-AIR, M

The contract solicits two rigid sea-air medical evacuation litters with the NSN 6530-01-187-0104, each measuring 80 inches in length and 16.5 inches in width, constructed with a stainless steel or corrosion-resistant metal frame and a cloth stretcher, designed to be foldable, backpackable without hands, and easily transportable into confined spaces, with an orange coloration for visibility. The litters must be delivered within 20 days after receipt of order to MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, under FOB destination terms, and compliance is mandatory with DLA’s Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. Packaging must be commercial-grade, protected against damage, and appropriately labeled per hazardous material standards, with strict prohibition against intentional incorporation of mercury or mercury compounds, except in specific exempted items like batteries or regulated instruments, which must include secondary containment. All supplies must meet ASTM D3951 for packaging unless superseded by the DLA Master List, and barcoding must comply with MMS No. 1 for automated tracking. Acceptance occurs at the destination, with inspection responsibilities held by the government, and all deliveries require electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow. Offerors must comply with a range of FAR and DFARS clauses including those related to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered defense information, and hazardous material identification and labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. The solicitation mandates complete representations and certifications via SAM, including Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, size status as a small business or otherwise, and socioeconomic certifications where applicable, with joint ventures requiring full disclosure of all parties. Cybersecurity compliance, whistleblower rights notification, and restrictions on subcontracting commercial items are also enforced. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 10, 2026, and include all required technical data through the designated DLA upload system, with pricing based on historical unit costs between $2,700 and $2,960 per unit, resulting in an estimated total value ranging from approximately $5,400 to $5,920.