BAG, SPECIMEN

The contract specifies the procurement of 1,000 clear polyethylene specimen bags measuring 6x9 inches with a 2ml capacity, designed for the transport of laboratory samples. Each bag must feature a biohazard symbol, a zippered seal, and an attached document pouch for paperwork, meeting commercial packaging standards with individual units sealed in protective containers to prevent damage and breakage during transit. Shipment must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, ensuring proper labeling and identification throughout the supply chain. Packaging must also comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and outer shipping containers must support safe, cost-effective delivery via common carriers to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, with delivery required within five days after order issuance. The items are to be delivered FOB destination, and invoicing must occur electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow using approved document types. Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses govern quality controls, cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171 compliance, hazardous material handling, whistleblower rights, employment verification, sustainable procurement, and prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements. Contractors must provide unique entity identifiers and cage codes, represent their small business status if applicable, and comply with all DLA Master List technical and quality requirements referenced by R and I numbers. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-3818, closed for responses on May 18, 2026, and is administered by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH with primary contact Tina Vu. All delivery and performance obligations center on the designated point of delivery at Patrick AFB, Florida, with inspection and acceptance performed by government personnel at that location.