CATHETERIZATION KIT

The contract pertains to the procurement of a catheterization kit specifically designed for pneumothorax treatment. The kit includes a catheter with an outer diameter of 11 French and length of 13 cm, along with essential components such as a thoracic vent, trocar, double-valved aspiration cannula, suction tubing, syringes (60 cc and 3 cc), safety needles (25G and 22G), scalpel, Halstead forceps, gauze sponges, fenestrated drape, CSR wrap, and an occlusion plug. Each unit must be properly packaged in sealed containers to prevent damage, meeting commercial packaging standards and DLA packaging requirements. The shelf life is set at 36 months, with delivery occurring no later than five months after manufacture to ensure product viability. The product is regulated by the FDA, and bidders must specify the source and part number of the items supplied. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and medical marking standard number one, with the unit to be shipped safely to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, within 20 days of order placement. The contract emphasizes compliance with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and stipulates that acceptance and inspection will take place at the destination. Shipping instructions call for traceable methods, excluding parcel post, and the contract uses a specific unit of issue aligned with DoD standards. The solicitation deadline is April 20, 2026, with the original required delivery date set for April 13, 2026, under the Medical Supply Chain Medical Surgical FSC managed by the Department of Defense.