ANESTHESIA SET, EPID

The contract pertains to the procurement of an epidural anesthesia set, specifically a 20-gauge catheter with a 17-gauge Tuohy Schliff winged needle, comprising 29 components total, offered in packages of ten units each, with the unit of issue defined as a package (PG). The item must have a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months, and no more than two months may have elapsed between the date of manufacture and delivery to the government to ensure product viability. Labeling requirements are stringent, mandating inclusion of the National Stock Number (NSN 6515-01-323-6531), manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture or expiration, and the contract number with lot number. Packaging and marking must conform to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items, while packaging and preservation strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E to maintain integrity throughout the shelf life. The item is regulated by the FDA, requiring a referral in EBS to a product specialist and submission of a full data package for approved and alternate parts. Delivery is due within 20 days after award, to the facility located at 601 Davy Crockett Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all risk and cost until receipt by the government. The solicitation, identified as SPE2DS-26-T-036V, was posted on April 30, 2026, with responses due by May 6, 2026, and is processed through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Offerors must provide source and part number details and comply with all technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Special requirements include adherence to Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for any hazardous materials, with mandatory submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) prior to award, and a prohibition on parcel post for shipping. All submissions must be electronic via DIBBS; no alternative methods are accepted. Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses is required, including cybersecurity safeguards per DFARS 252.204-7012, affirmative representations of small business status and