CULTURE CONTROL, GRA

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-076G specifies the procurement of CULTURE CONTROL, GRAM POSITIVE PANEL MICROSCAN GRAM POS QC SET/8, a microbiological quality control product delivered in CULTI-LOOPS format containing stabilized, viable organisms in a gel matrix for laboratory use. Each package contains four disposable bacteriological loops and is classified as a TYPE I (CODE H) item with a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months, requiring storage between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. The item is regulated by the FDA, and bidders must clearly identify the source and manufacturer part number, with Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) part number R4661001 being referenced. All packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E using commercial practices to ensure protection against damage during transport. The goods are to be delivered FOB destination to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with a strict five-day delivery window from ship date and no tolerance for quantity variance. Shipping must occur via the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, and palletization must meet DLA Packaging Requirements RP001. The contract mandates commercial unit containers and exterior shipping containers suitable for common carrier transport at the lowest rate, with electronic invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. The item is subject to stringent federal acquisition regulations, including FAR and DFARS clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, and safeguarding of defense information. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, represent their small business status if applicable, and comply with pre-award submission of hazard warning labels and safety data sheets. Evaluation factors and award criteria are not specified, indicating the award will be made based on compliance with technical, packaging, and regulatory requirements. Delivery is required by May 19, 2026, with the procurement managed by the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, Medical Supply Chain.