APPLICATOR, DISPOSABLE

The contract calls for the procurement of a disposable applicator, 6 inches long with a wood rod, identified by NSN 6515-00-564-8242 and unit of issue as a package (PG), with a required delivery of one unit within ten days after order receipt. The item is classified as sterile and regulated by the FDA, and must be sourced exclusively from approved manufacturers, including REDI PRODUCTS, INC. (CAGE 22972, part no. 36737) or MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC (CAGE 0PMN3, part no. MDS202000Z), with bidders required to specify their company and part number at submission. Packaging must conform to commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit securely sealed to prevent damage or breakage, and all shipments packed in suitable commercial exterior containers ensuring safe transport at the lowest rate to the destination in Baumholder, Germany. Marking must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The contract incorporates stringent quality and technical requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and prohibits the intentional inclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with exceptions for specific functional components like batteries or instruments, subject to NAVSEA 5100-003D containment standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and all submissions are subject to mandatory Safety Data Sheet prior to award. The solicitation applies the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and mandates compliance with cybersecurity standards including DFARS 252.204-7012 and DFARS 252.240-7997, alongside requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking, hazardous material identification, and sustainable products. Offerors must validate their SAM registration, comply with Buy American and Berry Amendment restrictions under the $150,000 threshold, and submit quotes exclusively via DIBBS by August 17, 2026. The shipment must be delivered FOB destination, with payment processed through WAWF, and contractors must register via DLA’s AMPS system to access systems and ship to DLA.