CONTROL, HEMOGLOBIN

The contract pertains to the procurement of CONTROL, HEMOGLOBIN units, specifically HEMOTROL DUO NORMAL, a hemoglobin solution matrix derived from a purified hemolysate optimized for use with the HEMOCUE HB 301 and HB 801 systems. Each box contains two 1-milliliter units, and the requirement is for two boxes total under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-086Y. Delivery must occur within five days after the order date, with the destination being FPO, ZIP 96672 under FOB Destination terms. The product requires refrigerated storage at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius (36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit) at all times, and must have a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months from manufacture, with no more than three months elapsed between the date of manufacture and delivery to the government. Labeling must include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number compliant with the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions. Shelf-life markings must adhere to MMS1C, and packaging must be commercial in nature, conforming to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and MIL-STD-2073-1E, ensuring protection against damage and safe transport via common carrier at the lowest cost. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, data rights, and contractor compliance obligations. Notably, DFARS 252.204-7012 mandates safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents, while DFARS 252.223-7006 and 252.223-7008 address limitations on toxic materials and hexavalent chromium. Offerors must represent their small business status, provide UEI and CAGE code information if supplying covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and comply with all requirements under the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements identified by R or I numbers. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining the right to reject non-conforming supplies under FAR 52.246-2