PUTTY, HAND THERAPY

The contract is for the procurement of 3.0-ounce medium dark blue hand therapy putty, a medical device regulated by the FDA, used by patients to strengthen hand muscles through squeezing. The item is identified by NSN 6530-01-303-0284 and supplier part number NC52350-03 provided by North Coast Medical, Inc. The unit of issue is EACH, with a required delivery of one unit within 20 days after order placement, delivered FOB destination to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and all units must be sealed in protective containers and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport by common carrier. The product must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard and accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets if applicable. The procurement falls under simplified acquisition procedures, and the contract type remains undetermined pending final approval by the Contracting Officer. Compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information is mandatory. The offeror must provide UEI and CAGE codes and accurately represent size status and socioeconomic certifications. All submissions must be made electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of May 18, 2026, and invoicing must be processed through WAWF. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero variance allowed in quantity. The contract includes clauses addressing equal opportunity, whistleblower rights, cybersecurity, transportation by sea, and prohibition on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contracting official must refer the bid to an FDA product specialist for confirmation due to the product’s medical classification.