CHIP, HYDROCHLORIC A

The contract calls for the procurement of a single unit of CHIP, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, a medical test device containing ten measurement capillaries filled with a reagent system designed for use with a CMS analyzer, capable of measuring hydrochloric acid concentrations between 20.0 and 500 ppm with a test capacity of ten analyses. The item has a NSN of 6550-01-530-8038 and is subject to stringent shelf-life requirements: it must have a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months, and no more than three months may have elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. Labeling must include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number, all in compliance with the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all non-radioactive marking. Packaging must be commercial-grade, sealed, and designed to protect against damage and breakage, with exterior shipping containers suitable for safe delivery by common carrier at the lowest rate, including export packaging where applicable. All packaging and marking must adhere to MMS No. 1 and MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packing standards. The procurement is governed by multiple federal and defense acquisition regulations, including mandatory compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and specific clauses related to hazardous materials, cybersecurity, and environmental safety. The item is classified as a hazardous material, requiring adherence to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and proper Safety Data Sheet documentation. Cybersecurity obligations include safeguarding covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171 and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting. Transportation must follow the Basic Sea Transportation clause, requiring use of U.S.-flag vessels when available. Delivery is required at destination within five calendar days of award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and the contractor must represent and certify its size status, unique entity identifier, and compliance with anti-trafficking, employment eligibility, and subcontracting requirements. All offerors must submit proposals electronically via DIBBS by the response deadline of July 22, 2026, and