WATER PURIFICATION

The contract specifies the procurement of water purification tablets containing a stabilized form of chlorine dioxide, free of active chlorine or iodine, for use in military first aid kits. Each unit consists of ten individually sealed tablets, designated by the unit of issue PG, with a mandatory 60-month shelf life, at least 51 months of which must remain at the time of delivery to the government. The product is identified by NSN 6850-01-530-3396 and manufacturer part number 8014821 from Katadyn North America Inc. Strict packaging and labeling requirements apply, including compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and packaging in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E to ensure protection from damage during transit. All hazardous material documentation must conform to OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliant labels aligned with the Globally Harmonized System, along with employee training on these standards prior to contract award. Delivery is to be FOB destination within 20 days of contract award, with no variance permitted in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point, Fort Hood, Texas. The procurement is governed by DLA packaging and technical requirements, including RS023 for shelf-life adherence and RA001 for inclusion of technical specifications from the DLA Master List. The solicitation number is SPE2DP-26-T-4019, issued by the Department of Defense under Medical Supply Chain Pharms FSA, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026. The unit price and total value are listed as zero, indicating a placeholder or pending price determination. Communication and compliance with DLA’s regulatory frameworks, including removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and adherence to federal hazardous materials guidelines, are mandatory for supplier compliance.