CULTURE CONTROL, GRA

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE2DS-26-T-082S, pertains to the procurement of a Culture Control Gram Positive Panel, specifically the MicroScan Gram POS QC Set/8, supplied in CULTI-LOOPS format as a ready-to-use quality control set containing stabilized, viable microorganisms embedded in a unique gel matrix. Each package contains five loops per unit, with a unit of issue defined as a package of four. The item is regulated by the FDA and requires confirmation from a product specialist via EBS referral prior to award, including bidder and manufacturer details. Shelf life is strictly limited to 12 months from production and is non-extendable under RS011, classifying it as a TYPE I (CODE H) item. The item must be stored at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius and is subject to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with all specifications incorporated by reference. Packaging and marking must fully comply with the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this medical acquisition. Each unit must be sealed in a protective container capable of preventing damage or breakage, and outer shipping containers must ensure safe delivery via common carrier at the lowest cost to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Palletization must adhere to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and preservation methods follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with special requirements coded as ZZ. Shipment must occur via the fastest traceable means—parcel post is prohibited—and delivery is FOB destination with a required delivery window of five days after order placement. The item must be marked with the correct NSN 6550017134759 and the manufacturer’s part number R4661001 from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville). Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards, hazardous materials labeling, and socioeconomic representations, is mandatory. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price acquisition under simplified acquisition procedures, with all payments processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow. Offerors must submit through DIBBS by the deadline of May 26, 2026, and explicitly identify their source and part number.