SPLINT, LEG

The SPLINT, LEG (STS-C) is a highly compact, lightweight traction splint designed for use in austere environments where minimal pack weight and volume are critical, such as search and rescue, special operations, military medics, wildland firefighting, and backcountry skiing. Weighing just 13 ounces and packed in an extremely small footprint, it is one of the lightest and most space-efficient traction splints available, featuring a single connected design with no loose parts to misplace. The device uses an internal pulley system to generate mechanical advantage for precise femoral traction and is engineered to fit all patients, from small children to large adults. It can be applied in under a minute with minimal training and remains effective even in cases of lower leg or foot amputation. The splint is radiolucent for imaging compatibility and includes a Slishman Pressure Wrap to enhance rotational stability. Procurement is governed by strict defense logistics standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and Medical Marking Standard No. 1 for labeling, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-694-7603 and is being procured under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-083W by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain for delivery to FPO, 96694, with a 20-day delivery window. All units must comply with DLA packaging and preservation requirements, and shipments must be fully traceable via standardized barcoding and data matrix labels. The contract is a fixed-price type under FAR 52.216-1 Alternate I, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. Payment must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the sole point of contact is Allen Costello of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. The requirement does not include pricing data in the solicitation, though historical unit costs for this NSN have ranged between $175 and $224. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List, and the contract includes clauses for compliant hazardous material labeling, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, safeguarding contractor information systems, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Offerors must verify their small business status and provide unique entity identifiers, and all submissions