CATHETER, INTRAVENOUS

This contract specifies the procurement of a passive safety intravenous catheter with a 20 gauge nominal diameter and a 1.25 inch straight needle, constructed of polyurethane and featuring an FEP polytetrafluoroethylene design for enhanced biocompatibility and performance. The catheter is equipped with a luer lock connector and a push-off plate on the hub that indicates bevel orientation, ensuring proper alignment during insertion. Safety is integrated through an automatic mechanism that engages a safety clip as soon as the needle bevel exits the catheter hub, minimizing needlestick risks. The product is available with or without wings, supplied sterile in bulk quantities of 200 units per pack, with four such packs required for delivery. Shelf life is strictly defined at 60 months without extension, and packaging must comply with DLA standards. The item is classified as a Type I (Code S) medical device under federal procurement regulations, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. The solicitation, identified as SPE2DS-26-T-279Z, was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, under a federal acquisition framework managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain. The National Stock Number 6515-01-488-5452 governs the item, and delivery is required within 20 days of award to a performance location in Charlotte, North Carolina. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List apply and are binding, with compliance mandated for bid submission. Bidders are required to clearly state the source and part number being offered. The point of contact for inquiries is Michael Small, whose details are included for communication regarding the procurement. The NAICS code 339112 confirms the item falls under manufacturing of surgical and medical instruments, and the contract is subject to federal procurement rules including those governing covered defense information.