CATHETER AND NEEDLE UNIT, INTRAVENOUS

The contract specifies the procurement of a safety-design 14-gauge intravenous catheter and needle unit, supplied by MEDEX INC. under part number 3358, with each package containing 200 sterile catheters, each two inches in length. The unit is defined by the NSN 6515-01-068-7549 and contracted under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-254Z, requiring delivery within five days to a destination in San Antonio, Texas, with FOB destination terms and no tolerance for quantity variance. Packaging must comply with commercial standards and be sealed to prevent damage, with exterior shipping containers suitable for safe, cost-effective transport by common carriers, including export requirements when applicable. All items must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, replacing MIL-STD-129, and must be marked accordingly. The product is FDA-regulated, requiring confirmation from a product specialist prior to award, and the contracting official must submit a referral through EBS with full manufacturer and bidder details. Technical and quality requirements referenced are governed by the DLA Master List, with applicable revisions tied to the solicitation or award date. The unit of issue is PG, where one PG equals 200 catheters, and compliance with ANSI X12 unit conversions is expected.