Supplier of Key Raw Materials (Iron Powder, Salt, Activated Carbon, Cellulose)

The contract seeks suppliers to provide essential raw materials—iron powder, salt, activated carbon, and cellulose—that are critical to the exothermic reaction process in disposable heat pads. These components are used by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain to support medical and field applications requiring reliable, on-demand heat generation. The materials must meet stringent specifications to ensure consistent performance, safety, and compatibility in military-grade heat therapy products. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 325188, indicating it targets chemical manufacturing firms capable of producing high-purity industrial-grade compounds. The response deadline is August 11, 2026, and the materials are to be delivered to the place of performance at Hurlburt Field, Florida, with a zip code of 32544-5668. The requirement is posted under the Defense Logistics Agency’s Dibbs portal, indicating a formal procurement process intended to secure a stable supply chain for critical medical disposables. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate capacity for consistent volume production, quality control, and compliance with defense procurement standards. No set-aside provisions are specified, meaning all eligible vendors may compete, and the opportunity is open to entities capable of fulfilling the technical and logistical demands of supplying these specialized materials to the Department of Defense.