APPLICATOR, DISPOSABLE

The contract specifies the procurement of disposable PVP iodine swab sticks, individually packaged and delivered in packages of 50, with a total requirement of 32 packages across four line items. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-519-2226 and must be delivered FOB destination within 20 days of award, with specific delivery dates assigned to each line item. The supplies must be packaged commercially as defined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a container that protects against damage or breakage, and all shipments must use commercial exterior containers suitable for safe, low-rate carrier transport to the designated point of delivery at FPO AE 09566-4008. All labeling and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, and must include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number in accordance with the latest revision of MMS1A. Shelf life must be a minimum of 15 months at time of delivery, and no more than two months may have elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and delivery to the government. Packaging, preservation, and palletization must adhere to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The product must be free of hexavalent chromium and all hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard with Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandatory, and compliance with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses—including those related to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, and transportation by sea—is required. The solicitation mandates electronic submission via DIBBS by July 27, 2026, and all offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE codes and represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications as applicable.