WHOLE BLOOD COLLECT

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-267D is for the procurement of 50 Whole Blood Collection and Transfusion Kits, designed for field-forward missions in remote and austere environments. Each kit is a self-contained module engineered to collect and transfuse fresh whole blood in compliance with military guidelines and blood bank standards, and is suitable for both operational use and training purposes. The kits must be delivered within five days of order placement to Camp Pendleton, California, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all risks and costs until delivery is completed at the specified location. The National Stock Number (NSN) for the item is 6515-01-657-4750, with an estimated contract value between $5,672 and $6,600 based on historical pricing, though no unit price is explicitly stated in the solicitation. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under the Defense Logistics Agency, with Michael Small listed as the primary point of contact. All kits must be packaged and labeled in strict accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, and must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging integrity. Each unit requires specific markings including the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration date coded as RS011 with a fixed 12-month shelf life, and the contract number. Preservation must maintain cold/dry conditions with humidity control, and no special preservation materials are required. Barcoding is mandatory for automated logistics tracking, and hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Safety Data Sheets submitted in advance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government exercising final authority. The solicitation mandates that offerors provide valid Unique Entity Identifiers, certify size and socioeconomic status—including eligibility for HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or SDB programs—and comply with affirmative disclosures regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Special requirements include adherence to FAR and DFARS clauses on contracting types, payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and safeguarding covered defense information systems under NIST SP 800-171. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAW