CULTURE MEDIA, SALMONELLA SHIGELLA AGAR A

This contract specifies the procurement of culture media including Salmonella Shigella Agar A and Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar in quantities of 1 PG, equivalent to 10 units, under NSN 6550013583835. The item is classified as a Type I (Code A) medical product with a non-extendable shelf-life of one month and must be stored and transported under refrigeration between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. Packaging and marking must conform to Commercial packaging standards and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with all labels adhering to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 except for radioactive materials that exceed specific activity thresholds, which must still follow MIL-STD-129 labeling requirements. The product is regulated by the FDA, requiring referral through EBS for confirmation prior to award, and must be properly sealed in unit containers and shipped in commercial exterior containers using traceable methods, prohibiting parcel post. Delivery is required FOB destination within 20 days after the delivery order, with the primary delivery point being APO 09853 and an alternate address in Hampton, Virginia. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The contract mandates compliance with hazard communication standards, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling of hazardous substances under OSHA regulations, with flow-down obligations to subcontractors. Radioactive materials must be disclosed upfront and labeled accordingly. The contract is issued under SPE2DS-26-T-231C with a submission deadline of July 20, 2026, through the DIBBS portal, and requires electronic invoicing via WAWF. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE codes, represent their small business status, and disclose any involvement with covered telecommunications equipment or joint ventures. The contract incorporates clauses related to employment eligibility, combating trafficking, small business representation with Alternate I enabled, and accelerated payments to small subcontractors. All technical and quality requirements referenced are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements as of the solicitation issue date. No contract value is specified due to missing unit pricing, and the contract type is not explicitly defined but appears to be firm fixed price based on structure.