CATHETER, INTRAVENOUS

The item is a safety intravenous catheter in 18 gauge size with a 1-1/4 inch straight needle, featuring a passive safety design that automatically engages a safety clip when the bevel exits the catheter hub. The catheter is constructed with FEP polytetrafluoroethylene and has a plastic polyurethane outer layer, available with or without wings. The hub is equipped with a luer lock connector and a push-off plate indicating the bevel orientation for proper positioning during insertion. The product is sterile, intended for intravenous injection, and supplied in boxes of 50, with a total order quantity of 2 packaging groups totaling 200 units. Shelf life is strictly 60 months and non-extendable under RS023 requirements, and packaging must comply with DLA packaging standards. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies, and bidders must clearly state the source and part number being offered. This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense under contract number SPE2DS-26-T-279Y, is subject to technical and quality requirements defined in the DLA Master List, with the revision in effect on the solicitation issuance date controlling procurement standards. The item falls under NAICS code 339112 and is classified as a covered defense information item. Delivery is required within 10 days of award to an FPO address with ZIP code 09582. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026. Bidders must ensure full compliance with all referenced technical, quality, packaging, and shelf-life requirements to meet acceptance criteria.