PAD, ELECTRODE, DEFIB

This contract covers the procurement of adult-sized disposable electrode pads specifically designed for use with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), identified under NSN 6515-01-613-1594. The item, supplied by Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., consists of one pair of polarized AED defibrillator pads weighing 0.2 pounds per unit. A total of four units are to be delivered within 20 days to the specified destination at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Packaging requirements follow the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) standards, ensuring each unit is sealed in a protective container suitable for safe shipping at the lowest cost. Packaging and marking must comply with DLA’s Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and ASTM D3951, while adhering to all applicable technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA master list. The contract specifies that the product is regulated by the FDA and has a shelf life of 24 months without extension. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The contract highlights procedural elements such as the removal of government identification from rejected supplies and emphasizes traceable shipping methods, expressly prohibiting parcel post. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain and includes detailed references for packaging, shipping, and technical compliance, ensuring the item is procured, inspected, and delivered according to strict federal and military standards.