Manufacture of Reusable Heat Therapy Pads

The contract requires the manufacture of reusable instant-heat therapy pads that activate through mechanical stimulation, utilizing food-grade sodium acetate as the heat-generating compound. All materials must be non-toxic, free of DEHP and latex, and suitable for direct skin contact to ensure safety and comfort for end users. The pads are designed for repeated use, with a focus on reliability, durability, and compliance with strict safety standards for medical and therapeutic applications. Production must adhere to specifications ensuring consistent performance, contamination control, and material integrity under normal and extended usage conditions. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 326299, with performance required at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, 85309-5300. It was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, indicating a short but critical window for proposal submission. The agency responsible is the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH, reflecting military or veteran healthcare program needs. While no specific set-aside or point of contact details are provided, the urgency and specificity of the technical requirements suggest a high-priority procurement for field-deployable or institutional thermal therapy solutions.