PAD, NONADHERENT

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD SURG FSF, calls for the procurement of sterile, nonadherent TELFA pads. The required items are large 3in x 8in white cotton nonwoven pads, individually packaged with a perforated plastic film covering on both sides, in quantities of 50 per package. The contract specifies strict shelf-life requirements, noting a 36-month shelf life for the product, with a mandate that no more than five months shall have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Delivery is required within five days after the date of award to a destination in Mc Leansville, NC, under FOB Destination terms. The procurement is subject to rigorous medical packaging and marking standards. All items must be marked in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E to ensure protection from damage during transit. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, safeguarding covered defense information, and hazardous material identification. Interested offerors must submit proposals electronically via the DLA Bid and Proposal Briefing System (DIBBS) by the deadline of August 24, 2026. Technical and quality requirements are further governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.