CATHETER, URETHRAL

This contract specifies the procurement of a disposable, silicone-coated rubber indwelling urinary catheter with a round tip and a 5 mL balloon, sized at 16 French, offered in a box of twelve units. The item is identified by NSN 6515-00-104-8694 and is regulated by the FDA, requiring buyer referral for confirmation. It must comply with stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with packaging and labeling governed by Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129. The catheter carries a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months and must be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951, though DLA requirements take precedence. Approved manufacturers include Baxter Healthcare Corp, C. R. Bard, Inc., Cardinal Health, and Medical Place Inc., each supplying the part number 0165L16 or equivalent. The unit of issue is a box of twelve, and the contract requires delivery in five days FOB destination with zero tolerance for quantity variance. Shipping must occur by the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, to the specified DoD delivery points at Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg, Virginia. All packaging and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements, and items must be clearly marked for government use. The solicitation was issued on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 11, 2026, and the required delivery date is May 7, 2026. The contract mandates that bidders explicitly state the source and part number being offered, and all supplies must be rendered unidentifiable to the government if not accepted. Direct inquiries and documentation should be routed to the designated point of contact at DLA.