PAD, HEAT TREATMENT

The contract is for the procurement of disposable heat therapy pads, specifically designed for instant and consistent pain relief through heat application. The product is made with food-grade sodium acetate and activated by squeezing and kneading, allowing direct skin contact without toxicity, and it contains no DEHP or natural rubber latex. Each pad measures 6 x 9 inches and is packaged in cases of 16, with the unit of issue being the case. The item is identified by NSN 6530-01-724-0439 and must be stored at room temperature. Delivery is required within 20 days after order placement, with FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until delivery to Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MMS No. 1 for medical item labeling (which supersedes MIL-STD-129), and RP001 DLA packaging requirements, including palletization. Barcoding is required to meet DoD logistics tracking standards, and hazardous material labeling must align with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). The solicitation, numbered SPE2DH-26-T-3886, was posted on May 14, 2026, with responses due by May 21, 2026, through the DIBBS portal. The contracting office is under the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH, with Tina Vu as the primary point of contact. The contract invokes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, safeguarding defense information, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and restrictions on foreign military suppliers. Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, and the product must meet all applicable medical and defense standards. The contract type is not explicitly stated but is implied to be fixed price based on referenced clauses. The solicitation requires offerors to provide UEI and CAGE codes, certify size status and socioeconomic classifications, and affirm compliance with all federal regulations. No pricing details are listed in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unspecified. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and other referenced standards, and payments must be submitted electronically through WAWF