THERMOMETER, DIGITAL

The contract is for the procurement of two digital thermometers under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-070N, with a delivery requirement of five days ADO to Camp Pendleton, California, 92055-5627. Each thermometer must have an extended temperature range of 78.0 to 111.9 degrees Fahrenheit with an accuracy of ±0.2°F, or 26.0 to 43.9 degrees Celsius with ±0.1°C accuracy, provide results in 20 to 30 seconds with an audible beep, and use a replaceable 1.55V LR41 battery capable of supporting up to 1,500 measurements. Units must be supplied in a clear two-piece plastic storage case and comply with all medical acquisition packaging and marking standards. Packaging must be commercial as defined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container to prevent damage or breakage, and shipped in suitable commercial exterior containers to ensure safe delivery at the lowest freight rate. All marking must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items, and must include unit of issue, quantity per unit pack, manufacturer details, and hazard notices as applicable. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing contract type, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, transportation, cybersecurity, and information handling. Critical requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, along with a NIST Assessment submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System. The thermometers are subject to destination inspection and acceptance by the government, and invoicing must be conducted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The solicitation mandates that offerors provide a Unified Entity Identifier and CAGE code, represent their size and socioeconomic status, and disclose any involvement in joint ventures or provision of covered telecommunications equipment. Prohibitions apply to the use of equipment or services from specified foreign entities, and cybersecurity requirements flow down to subcontractors. The procurement is open to all eligible offerors under a simplified acquisition without a specified set-aside, with submissions required electronically through DIBBS by May 19, 2026, and no paper submissions permitted. The agency point of contact is Michael Small at the Department of Defense, Medical Supply Chain MD Surg