APPLICATOR, DISPOSAB

The contract is for the procurement of disposable wooden applicators, 6 inches long, intended for medical use and required to be sterile. The item is identified by NSN 6515-00-564-8242 and must be supplied in packaged units of one package per unit of issue, with a total quantity of one package. The delivery is required within 20 days of order receipt, with delivery terms set at FOB destination, meaning the contractor bears all shipping costs and risk of loss until the item arrives at the designated location in North Stonington, Connecticut, or the administrative parcel post address in Groton, Connecticut. Packaging must conform to commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, ensuring each unit is sealed in a protective container capable of preventing damage or breakage, and shipping containers must ensure safe, low-cost delivery via common carrier, with export packaging used when necessary. Palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements, and all packaging and labeling must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which overrides MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions. Markings must include the unit of issue and quantity per unit pack as specified, and the item must be free from intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except for limited functional uses in batteries or instruments as permitted by NAVSEA regulations. The item is regulated by the FDA, and bidders must specify the vendor and part number, with only pre-approved suppliers allowed: REDI PRODUCTS INC (CAGE 22972), MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC (CAGE 0PMN3), or MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC (CAGE 7K139). Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over all other standards including ASTM D3951. The solicitation is issued under simplified acquisition procedures and requires responses to be submitted via DIBBS by May 18, 2026. Invoicing must be processed electronically through WAWF, and the contractor must meet mandatory representation requirements including UEI and CAGE code validation, socioeconomic status, and cybersecurity compliance certifications. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering payment terms, cybersecurity safeguarding, trafficking in persons, subcontracting, and prohibitions on acquiring certain telecommunications equipment. The item is classified under NAICS 339113, is a fleet prime vendor item, and is subject to zero variance in quantity. The