PAD, COOLING, CHEMICAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single unit of a chemical cooling pad, identified by NSN 6530-01-597-1084, with a unit of issue being one package of 50 units. The item is single-use, activates by firm squeeze and shake, achieves a peak temperature of approximately 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and provides therapeutic cooling for 30 minutes. It is classified as hazardous and cannot be shipped by air. The delivery is required to occur within 20 calendar days after the issuance of a delivery order, with the final destination being Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The contract specifies FOB destination terms, meaning risk and responsibility transfer to the government upon arrival at the delivery point. Packaging must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging methods, while labeling and marking adhere to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical items. Hazard communication requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200 must be met, with no use of parcel post permitted for shipment. All ocean shipments require use of U.S.-flag vessels unless unavailable, in which case 45-day advance notice and documentation of efforts are mandatory. Cybersecurity provisions require compliance with NIST SP 800-171, including the reporting of any cyber incidents involving covered defense information to the DoD Cyber Crime Center within 72 hours. The contract also prohibits the use of telecommunications equipment or services from designated foreign entities such as Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, and Dahua. Payment must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and the contracting officer’s point of contact is Tina Vu at DLA Troop Support. All offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and, if applicable, disclose CAGE codes for covered telecommunications equipment. Offers must be submitted exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of August 3, 2026. No contract type or pricing information is specified in the solicitation, though the use of specific FAR and DFARS clauses—including those concerning equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, subcontracting, inspection, and whistleblower rights—establishes a comprehensive compliance framework. Certain preservation and marking codes are designated as ZZ or Z, indicating contract-specific or undefined