POUCH, HUMAN REMAINS

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-250B seeks the procurement of adult human remains pouches, specifically white polyvinyl chloride body bags measuring 90 by 36 inches, manufactured to high-grade standards with heat-sealed sides, bound edges, and a heavy-duty rust-proof curved nylon zipper. Each pouch is latex-free, disposable for single use, and includes three white identification tags. The product must conform to OSHA universal precautions for containment of body fluids and protection from bloodborne pathogens and be individually packed in poly bags. Each case contains ten units, and the contract requires five cases for delivery. The item has a mandated shelf life of sixty months, with no more than nine months allowed to have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery. Compliance with DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001) and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1) is required for packaging and labeling, superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items. The product must also adhere to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001), and all materials must be accurately documented with Safety Data Sheets and hazardous material disclosures as stipulated under clause 252.223-7001. Delivery is required at Fort Detrick, Maryland, with an FOB destination term, meaning the contractor assumes all risk and cost until the shipment arrives at the designated location. The delivery window is strictly twenty days after award, with all items to be received and accepted at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment administration follows DoDAAC-based routing protocols. Contractual compliance is enforced through multiple clauses, including those covering cybersecurity safeguards, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material handling. The solicitation requires offerors to provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, affirm their small business status if applicable, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7017. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of July 27, 2026, with no physical submissions permitted. While pricing details are not disclosed, the contract specifies two CLINs with quantities of five and three cases respectively, indicating a potential total requirement of eight cases. Evaluation factors and award basis are not