MATTRESS, LITTER

The Warrior Evacuation Litter Pad (WELP) is a specialized medical evacuation mattress designed for high-altitude air transport operations under the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command, with dimensions of 72 x 23 x 2 inches and a weight not exceeding 10.5 pounds, capped at a maximum of 12 pounds. Constructed with a fluid-impermeable, non-skid, low-shear, non-reflective, and conductive surface, it features two pressure relief vents at opposing ends to enhance patient comfort and reduce the risk of shear injuries and decubitus ulcers during transport. The mattress is engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions, having passed certification for high-altitude chamber testing up to 45,000 feet above sea level and rapid decompression scenarios, while also meeting Federal Aviation Regulations for flammability. It is resistant to dust, sand, and fluid ingress, with ultrasonically welded seams ensuring durability and structural integrity. The item is not intended for flotation or immersion and is not regulated by the FDA. The unit of issue is each, with a requirement for two units under procurement request 7017563853, to be delivered within five days of order placement at FOB destination. The item is identified by NSN 6530-01-548-0262 and priced at $350.52 per unit, totaling $701.04 for the quantity ordered. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with packaging and marking strictly controlled by DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation data, and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this medical acquisition. All units must be sealed in unit containers, palletized appropriately, and labeled with machine-readable 2D barcodes. The solicitation is issued under SPE2DH-26-T-5372, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and administered by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH. Contractors must comply with a range of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including those covering combating trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), subcontracting requirements, and