PAD, HEAT TREATMENT

The contract calls for the procurement of a disposable heat therapy pad designed to deliver instant and consistent heat for pain relief, using food-grade sodium acetate and non-toxic materials free from DEHP and natural rubber latex. Each pad measures 6 x 9 inches and is packaged in cases of 16, with a single-unit sealed container requirement to ensure protection from damage. The product must be stored at room temperature and is intended for single use only. Technical and quality requirements are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R or I numbers, and the revision in effect on the award date governs compliance. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes prior marking standards. Hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 applies if any material is classified as hazardous, though exceptions exist for products governed by other federal acts like the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act. The item must be manufactured without additive manufacturing processes, and domestic material sourcing must comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of $150,000. Non-domestic material suppliers must disclose this information explicitly in their offer. Delivery is required within 20 days of award to destinations including Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and Hill Air Force Base in Utah under FOB destination terms. The solicitation, issued on August 9, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, is a simplified acquisition under NAICS code 339113 administered by the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain. All quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal, and offerors must complete required representations in SAM, including small business status and compliance with telecommunications restrictions under FAR 52.204-24 and DFARS 252.204-7016. Inspection occurs at destination under FAR 52.246-2, and electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, with payment instructions dependent on whether the line item is fixed price or cost-type. A Safety Data Sheet must be submitted prior to award or the offeror will be deemed nonresponsible. The acquisition may be awarded automatically if no first article test is required, and HUBZone preferences may be