CONDOM

The contract specifies the procurement of 2 packages of latex rubber condoms, each package containing 1008 units sealed in strips of three and lubricated with nonoxynol-9 spermicide. Each condom must have a shelf life of 36 months, with no more than five months having elapsed between the manufacturer's date and the delivery date to the government. Storage requirements mandate a cool, dry environment between 32 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with protection from prolonged exposure to moisture, direct sunlight, and fluorescent light. All packaging and labeling must adhere to the latest revision of MMS1A, clearly indicating the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. The item is classified as a Type I (Code Q) shelf-life item with a non-extendable 36-month lifespan under RS020 requirements. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and packaging must comply with DLA packaging standards. Federal acquisition rules apply, including provisions for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and potential covered defense information. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-012Q, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026, and a required delivery within 20 days of award. The NSN is 6515-01-363-6545, and bids must include the source and part number being supplied.