PAD, HEATING, CHEMICA

The contract solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-4146 requests the procurement of a disposable chemical heating pad designated as PAD, HEATING, CHEMICAL, with the NSN 6530-01-212-5343. Each unit measures 11 inches by 4 inches, is designated as small and disposable, and delivers one hour of uniform heat at a maximum temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit while conforming to body contours. The outer case material is plastic laminated fabric, and units are packaged in quantities of 24 per package, which serves as the unit of issue. Delivery is required within 20 days at FOB destination to Bell, CA 90201-6408. The contract incorporates detailed technical and quality specifications referenced by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and requires full compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, along with preservation, packing, and marking per MIL-STD-2073-1E and special packaging instructions MPWNO0001. All packaging must be commercial and designed to ensure safe delivery and acceptance by common carriers. The solicitation is classified as a simplified acquisition under NAICS code 339113 and is not a small business set-aside, though it may utilize the HUBZone price evaluation preference. It is a candidate for automated award, subject to compliance with pass/fail gates including prohibitions on additive manufacturing without prior Engineering Support Activity approval and mandatory submission of complete data packages for alternate parts. Contractors must adhere to stringent cybersecurity requirements including DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 assessment mandates, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act applies due to the $150,000 threshold, and hazardous material handling, trafficking in persons prevention, and whistleblower protections are enforced through incorporated clauses. All offers must be submitted via the DIBBS system, and payment is governed through the Wide Area Workflow system with invoice and receiving report requirements per DFARS standards. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration and submit all representations and certifications current as of offer submission, including status as a small business, HUBZone entity, or joint venture. The contract also mandates removal of government identification from any non-accepted supplies and