APPLICATOR, DISPOSABLE

Solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-435H is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain for the procurement of disposable applicators. The required items are six-inch wood rod disposable applicators, specifically identified by NSN 6515005648242. The procurement is for one package with a required delivery date of September 16, 2026, and a delivery timeframe of 20 days after the award. The items are to be delivered FOB Destination to the USS Minnesota (SSN 783). The contract mandates strict adherence to medical packaging and marking standards. All materials must be marked according to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Packaging must be commercial, utilizing suitable sealed unit containers and exterior shipping containers in accordance with ASTM D3951 and DLA packaging requirement RP001. The procurement is subject to FDA regulation and requires the bidder to specify the company and part number being supplied, with approved sources including Redi Products, Inc. and Medline Industries, Inc. Administrative requirements include submission of quotes via the DIBBS portal and electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and FAR 52.246-2 for destination inspection and acceptance. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that mercury or mercury-containing compounds are not intentionally added to the supplies.