PAD, HEATING, CHEMICA

The contract solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-3787 seeks the procurement of 24-count packages of disposable chemical heating pads for medical use, each measuring 11 inches by 4 inches, designed to deliver one hour of uniform heat up to a maximum temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit, conforming to body contours, with a plastic laminated fabric outer case. The item is identified by NSN 6530-01-212-5343 and is to be delivered in a single unit of issue per package, with a required delivery window of 20 days ADO to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until receipt at the destination. The technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific references to packing and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for non-radioactive items. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and contractors must submit prior to award any applicable hazard warning labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for non-exempt substances. Packaging must be commercial-grade, sealed, and protected against damage, with shipments traceable and parcel post explicitly prohibited. The contract is governed by several Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those mandating compliance with cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, and sustainable product practices, all subject to a deviation applied in February 2026. The Type of Contract clause is included but left blank, requiring the Contracting Officer to specify the contract type, typically inferred as firm-fixed-price based on the nature of the item and simplified acquisition context. Invoicing must be processed exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow using DoDAAC codes for payment routing, and no alternative methods like IPP are accepted. Contractors must provide a current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, declare their socioeconomic status—including potential small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB certifications—and affirm compliance with all representations required under FAR and DFARS, including disclosure of covered telecommunications equipment if applicable. The solicitation closed for bids on May 18, 2026