APPLICATOR, DISPOSABLE

Solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-493V, issued by the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain, is for the procurement of sterile, disposable cotton tip applicators measuring 16 inches oval for Pap smear tests. The requirement is for one package consisting of 500 units, with a required delivery date of October 1, 2026, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The items must have a total shelf life of 36 months, and no more than five months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. The contractor must ensure all packaging is commercial and that each unit is in a suitable sealed container to prevent damage. Marking and labeling must strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and must include the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number. Delivery, inspection, and acceptance are all set as FOB Destination. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. This acquisition is governed by NAICS code 339113 and incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and compliance with the Buy American Act.