BASKET, STERILIZATION

The contract specifies the procurement of three rigid sterilization baskets for surgical instruments, each measuring 17 inches long by 11 inches wide by 4 inches deep, with stackable design and two handles featuring interchangeable positions. The baskets must fit securely within the corresponding sterilization case without touching the sides to ensure unrestricted steam penetration and must be suitable for holding surgical instrument sets. The item is intended for use with NSN 6530-01-421-0853 and is manufactured by Cardinal Health 200, LLC under part number BP2-4A. All units must be properly sealed in commercial packaging capable of preventing damage or breakage, and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest cost to the delivery point. Material must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, replacing all prior references to MIL-STD-129, and technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The shipment is to be delivered FOB destination within 84 days, with no variance in quantity allowed. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point, and all packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E. The item is not regulated by the FDA and is being procured under a federal solicitation issued by the Department of Defense, Medical Supply Chain FSH, with the contracting officer contact listed as Tina Vu.