CATHETER, INTRAVENOU

The contract solicits 200 units of sterile, single-use intravenous catheters, 20 gauge, with a passive safety mechanism featuring a push-off plate that automatically engages the safety clip when the bevel exits the catheter hub. The catheters are made of polyurethane, have no wings, and are packaged in four boxes of fifty each, with a unit of issue of 200 per package. All units must have a 60-month shelf life from the manufacturer’s date, with no more than nine months elapsed between manufacturing and government delivery. Labeling must comply with MMS-1A, clearly indicating the manufacturer’s date, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number, while removing all government identification from non-accepted supplies. Packaging and preservation must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MPPWN00001, ensuring protection against damage and use of traceable shipping methods; parcel post is prohibited. The product is classified as a Class II medical device requiring FDA 510(k) clearance and must meet applicable safety and labeling standards, including OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and FDA regulations. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-075Y by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain, requires delivery to Fort Hood, Texas with FOB destination terms within 20 days of order placement. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through WAWF, and contractors must be registered in SAM and possess a valid UEI and CAGE code. Compliance with DFARS clauses including cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment from banned foreign entities, whistleblower protections, and hazardous material labeling is mandatory. Contractors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications, with affirmative declarations triggering additional disclosures. Technical requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and deviations from standard clauses are authorized under specific deviation numbers. The contract is subject to simplified acquisition procedures, with evaluation based on technical acceptability and price under a potentially LPTA process, though the basis of award is not explicitly stated. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of May 20, 2026.