CONTAINER, INFECTIOU

The contract calls for the procurement of four infectious waste containers meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 standards for the secure segregation of regulated biomedical waste, excluding sharps. These units are sturdy steel cans painted red, featuring leakproof construction and a foot-operated, self-closing lid to minimize contamination risk during disposal. The containers are designed to securely hold optional biohazard bag number 05901 and must be packaged and marked in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, while also complying with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging requirements. Delivery is required to Fort Detrick, Maryland, within 20 days of award under FOB Destination terms, with destination inspection mandated to ensure compliance. The NSN for the item is 6530-01-735-0485, and approved sources include W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., though alternate offers are permitted only with comprehensive technical data submitted. This solicitation operates under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance, cybersecurity safeguards pursuant to NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, and compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment due to the threshold of $150,000. Offerors must submit a Safety Data Sheet meeting 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and Federal Standard No. 313 prior to award, and are subject to pass/fail gates that disqualify bids involving additive manufacturing, incomplete technical documentation, or absent SDS submissions. All responses must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 17, 2026, and contractors must register with DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System to access the Vendor Shipment Module. Electronic invoicing and receiving reports are required through Wide Area WorkFlow, and representation of small business status, whistleblower rights, and compliance with subcontracting and cyber incident reporting requirements are mandatory. The point of contact for the procurement is Tina Vu of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.