DISTILLED WATER

The contract solicits one unit of reagent-grade distilled water, 100 mL, meeting Type II water specifications with a specific conductance under 1 microsiemen per cm, silica content under 30 micrograms per liter, chloride ions under 20 micrograms per liter, negative hardness, and negative permanganate consumption. The item is identified by NSN 6550-01-570-3263 and manufacturer part number 27242 from HACH Company. It is regulated by the FDA, requiring the contracting official to refer the bidder’s details to a product specialist for confirmation. The water must be packaged commercially in sealed unit containers capable of preventing damage or breakage, and all units must be packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe, low-cost delivery to the destination. Packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and the pack code is U as defined by MIL-STD-2073-1E. The material is classified as hazardous, triggering compliance with IP025, the Hazard Communication Standard, and applicable federal regulations on labeling. Delivery is required within 83 days after order placement, FOB destination, to APO AE 09227-0000, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Bidders must specify the manufacturer’s commercial item and part number, and the contract requires full adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements for specified R and I codes. The contract incorporates DLA packaging requirements, includes provisions for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and requires electronic invoicing through WAWF with compliance to DFARS Appendix F for receiving reports. The solicitation uses a deviation-modified FAR clause structure, including mandatory representations in SAM, combating trafficking in persons, whistleblower rights, and cybersecurity information limitations. All contractors must be registered in SAM, maintain annual certifications, and confirm they are not excluded parties. The NAICS code is 621410, and the solicitation is not a small business set-aside but does apply a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The award will be delivered under a DX or DO rated priority designation under DPAS for national defense purposes.