Manufacture of Cooling Blankets for Hyperthermia Treatment

The contract involves the manufacture of single-use cooling blankets designed for evaporative cooling in the treatment of hyperthermia, utilizing polar skin mini-mesh material saturated with ArctiAqua to achieve targeted thermal regulation. These blankets are intended for medical use in clinical settings where rapid reduction of elevated body temperature is critical, and the production must meet precise technical specifications for material composition, saturation levels, and performance under physiological conditions. The work is to be performed at Fort Hood, Texas, with a strict deadline for responses by July 28, 2026, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to medical equipment and supplies manufacturing. The issuing entity is the Department of Defense through its Medical Supply Chain FSH office, indicating the product is for military or federal healthcare applications. While no set-aside provisions or specific point of contact are listed, the placement of performance at Fort Hood suggests potential use by military medical units or in field medical operations. The solicitation is publicly accessible via a DIBBS link, and interested parties must submit proposals within the seven-day window following the posting date of July 21, 2026, to qualify for award. The technical demands of the item and its specialized application underscore the necessity for qualified manufacturers with experience in medical-grade, single-use thermal products.