APPLICATOR, DISPOSAB

The contract is for a disposable 6-inch wooden rod applicator, sterile and packaged in units of 2 per packet with 100 packets per unit of issue, supplied under NSN 6515-00-564-8242. The item must meet strict packaging requirements per DLA standards, including commercial-grade sealed unit containers that protect against damage and shipping containers suitable for safe delivery at the lowest cost to the designated destination. All packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which replaces MIL-STD-129, and items must be labeled accordingly. The product is regulated by the FDA, and bidders are required to specify the manufacturer and part number, with approved sources including REDI PRODUCTS INC, MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP, and MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC. The item must be free from intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds, except for specific exemptions such as batteries and instruments meeting NAVSEA standards. Delivery is due within 20 days FOB destination, with no tolerance for quantity variance, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, and the solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-009N, with bids due by May 4, 2026. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense under NAICS code 339113 and is flagged as a Fleet Prime Vendor item.