ANESTHESIA SET, EPIDURA

The contract solicits a single package of an epidural anesthesia set, identified by NSN 6515-01-323-6531, containing a 20-gauge catheter and a 17-gauge Tuohy Schliess winged needle with 29 total components, delivered in a unit of issue of one package (PG), where each package equals ten units. The product must have a shelf life of at least 12 months, and no more than two months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Bidders are required to clearly specify the source and part number of the product being offered, and any alternate proposals must include complete and legible documentation detailing both the requested and alternative products. The delivery is to be made FOB destination with a lead time of 20 days after the date of order, and the consignee is designated as APO 09853, with additional delivery instructions prohibiting parcel post and requiring traceable shipping methods. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for preservation, packaging, and marking, along with adherence to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, and includes requirements to remove government identification from non-accepted supplies. Quality and technical specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the items are subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination upon delivery. The contract is governed by a range of federal acquisition regulations, including critical cybersecurity mandates under FAR 52.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information and reporting cyber incidents, as well as provisions for combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and sustainable product requirements, all of which include deviations effective February 2026. It incorporates strict compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, and requires adherence to NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment requirements. The contractor must use the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and receiving reports, submit payment requests in accordance with FAR 52.216-7 and DFARS Appendix F, and ensure all representations and certifications in the System for Award Management are current. The procurement does not constitute a small business set-aside, and offers must be submitted via Form SF18 by July 20, 2026, to the D