CATHETER, CHOLANGIOG

The contract solicits the Kumar Catheter for cholangiography, a specialized medical device designed for laparoscopic procedures to access the gallbladder’s Hartmann’s pouch, featuring a 76 cm translucent 16-gauge tubing with a 19-gauge, 1.25 cm needle at the tip, and is explicitly latex-free. The item is procured under NSN 6515-01-729-6451 in units of 20 per box, with a single line item requiring one box for delivery to Fort Hood, Texas, within 20 days after the delivery order. All packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, while labeling and marking follow the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items. Preservation methods are contractually defined as ZZ, requiring custom compliance to ensure integrity. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with the Government as the sole responsible party. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense FAR Supplement clauses, including mandatory requirements for employment equity, human trafficking prevention, sustainable products, hazard communication, and cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171, with contractors required to self-assess and submit results via the Supplier Performance Risk System. Prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, covered defense telecommunications equipment, and unauthorized disposal of hazardous materials are strictly enforced. Cyber incident reporting must occur within 72 hours, and whistleblower protections must be communicated to all employees. The contract requires adherence to FDA regulations for Class I medical devices, including registration, listing, and good manufacturing practices. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow using appropriate document types corresponding to the fixed-price nature of the award, though the exact contract type remains unspecified. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, certify their small business status if applicable, and comply with all socioeconomic representation requirements under 13 CFR Parts 124, 126, 127, and 128. Submissions are strictly limited to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), with no alternative methods permitted. All documentation must reflect compliance with safety, environmental, and security standards, with deviations explicitly authorized and documented under identified deviation numbers.