DIBUCAINE OINTMENT

The contract calls for the supply of DIBUCAINE OINTMENT, USP, which contains 1 percent dibucaine as the active ingredient. The ointment is delivered in a one-ounce (28-gram) collapsible tube accompanied by a rectal applicator, intended for rectal administration and external use only. The product has a total shelf life of 36 months, with a requirement that at least 31 months remain upon receipt by the first government activity. Storage conditions are specified between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius (59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Packaging must comply with DLA packaging requirements, including proper commercial packaging and labeling in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, featuring essential information such as the National Stock Number (NSN), manufacturer details, lot number, contract number, manufacturing date, and expiration or retest date. Delivery is FOB destination to a specified military distribution point in Vilseck, Germany, with a 20-day delivery window. This procurement is governed by strict technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List, supplemented by applicable federal regulations for medical products. The contract specifies that all units must be properly packaged to prevent damage during shipping and comply with federal packaging regulations, with additional instructions if the material is classified as hazardous. Inspection and acceptance of the product occur at the destination, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. The procuring agency is the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain Pharmacy FSA, and communication and coordination are managed through a designated point of contact. The solicitation process is managed via DIBBS with specified deadlines and purchase request details, highlighting compliance with both commercial and military standards to ensure product integrity and timely delivery for government use.