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The contract solicitation seeks the procurement of 10 pairs of lightweight, aluminum folding litter stands under NSN 6530-01-523-3314, with delivery required within five days after order placement to Fort Bliss, Texas. Each unit is designed to be compact, lock securely into place, and provide a stable platform for patient transport, featuring slit-compatible stirrups to prevent sliding, a self-locking cross member, and a Velcro strap to secure the frame during transport. When folded, the stand measures 34 inches by 2 3/4 inches by 25 inches, and when open, it stands 33 inches high with a 23.5-inch base, weighing 10 pounds per pair. Packaging must be commercial as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container and then packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe carrier transport at the lowest cost. Marking must strictly follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and all packaging data must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E codes. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and Safety Data Sheets must be submitted prior to award. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement governed by the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, incorporating numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, labor protections, environmental compliance, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. All quotes must be submitted through DIBBS by the deadline of July 23, 2026, and offerors must validate their SAM representations, including small business status and compliance with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Destination inspection is required under FAR 52.246-2, and the material is not regulated by the FDA. Technical and quality requirements are further defined in RA001 from the DLA Master List, while palletization and packaging follow RP001 guidelines.