CATHETER, URETHRAL

The contract specifies the procurement of a urethral catheter with a round tip, 5 mL balloon, valve type, and 14 French size, manufactured by C. R. Bard, Inc. and Covidien Healthcare Division, identified by NSN 6515-01-098-3623 and part numbers 0165V14S and 402714. The unit of issue is a package of 10 units, with a single package ordered and a delivery requirement of five days FOB destination. All packaging must comply with commercial standards as outlined in DLA Packaging Requirements, including sealed unit containers that protect against damage and shipping containers suitable for safe transit at the lowest cost. Marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and packaging must also adhere to ASTM D3951 unless overridden by higher-priority DLA technical requirements. The product is FDA-regulated and requires pre-award referral for approval. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in the catheter or its packaging except in specific exempted applications such as batteries or instruments, with additional containment requirements for portable devices. The shipment must be sent by the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, and delivered to Fort Lewis, WA. The contract is issued under SPE2DS-26-T-288D with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, and a required delivery date of July 31, 2026, with no quantity variance permitted.