SUPPORT, CERVICAL

The contract calls for the procurement of one adjustable cervical support unit with 16 distinct sizing settings, designed to fit all adult neck sizes, featuring an olive drab green finish and integrated latches to allow precise fitting according to the victim’s exact neck dimensions. This item, identified by NSN 6515-01-541-8147, is designated for maritime force protection and falls under medical acquisitions, requiring compliance with the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all labeling and marking requirements. Each unit must be sealed within a protective container and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carriers at the lowest cost, with export-ready packaging when necessary. The item is to be delivered FOB destination to FPO AP 96322-1400, Japan, within 20 days after the delivery order is issued, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation permits offerors to propose alternative contract types under a deviation clause and mandates compliance with DLA packaging requirements RP001 and ASTM D3951 unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The supplier must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, and is subject to clauses governing cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information, whistleblower rights, employment eligibility verification, and prohibitions on acquiring certain telecommunications equipment, as well as obligations to comply with hazardous materials labeling standards under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract is administered through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment, with no specified contract type or total value at the time of solicitation. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under the Defense Logistics Agency, with Michael Small identified as the primary point of contact. Offerors must submit electronic proposals via DIBBS by May 19, 2026, and are required to represent their size status and any applicable socioeconomic certifications, although no specific award methodology is stated. All supplies must be marked and packaged in strict accordance with DLA medical standards, with no deviations permitted for marking or packaging protocols.