BLADE, DEPRESSOR, TON

The contract entails the procurement of sterile, disposable wooden tongue depressors under the item designation "BLADE, DEPRESSOR, TON," with a specified quantity of one package containing 1,000 individually wrapped units. This medical device is regulated by the FDA and must meet all applicable technical and quality requirements as outlined in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master List and associated standards, including strict packaging, marking, and delivery protocols. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 with priority given to all DLA Master List requirements, and each unit must be properly sealed and marked according to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 to ensure protection and compliance with military and commercial shipping standards. The contract requires shipment to a specified destination at Pensacola, Florida, within 20 days of contract award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contractor is obligated to comply with specific packaging, handling, and shipping instructions designed to guarantee safe delivery at the lowest transportation cost, avoiding parcel post and using the fastest traceable methods. The purchasing request is managed under solicitation number SPE2DS-26-T-7019 with rigid compliance to removal of government identification on non-accepted supplies and proper execution of unit of issue and quantity per unit pack details. The contract emphasizes coordination with product specialists for FDA-regulated items, ensuring bid submissions include necessary manufacturer and product details. Overall, the procurement is tightly controlled under Defense Department standards to fulfill medical supply chain demands for the Department of Defense.