PAD, ELECTRODE, DEFIB

The contract pertains to the procurement of pediatric AED defibrillator electrodes, specifically part number 9730-002 manufactured by Cardiac Science Corp., with the NSN 6515-01-558-6948. A total of 18 units are required, each to be delivered within 84 days of solicitation issuance, with a firm delivery date of May 8, 2026, to the APO AE 09227-0000 destination under FOB Destination terms. Each unit must have a non-extendable 24-month shelf life from the date of manufacture, with no more than four months elapsed between manufacture and government delivery. The packaging must comply with commercial standards as defined in the procurement document, using sealed unit containers to prevent damage and be further enclosed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe, cost-effective transport via common carrier. Marking requirements strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and each container must be labeled with the lot number and manufacture date prefixed by “MFD”. The product is regulated by the FDA, and bidders must disclose the manufacturer, part number, and source, with procurement officials required to verify compliance through EBS referral. Preservation and packaging methods must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E, and the contract falls under simplified acquisition procedures with applicable FAR clauses addressing contract type, sustainability, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous materials, and cybersecurity. Contractors must submit invoices exclusively through WAWF and comply with all applicable labeling, preservation, and marking regulations, including those under the Hazard Communication Standard and restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment. The solicitation is issued under the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain for Surgical and Medical Functions, and responses are due electronically via DIBBS by May 18, 2026, with award based on technically acceptable offerings at the lowest price, as implied by the structured format and absence of evaluation factors.