GRAM STAINING KIT

The Gram Staining Kit is a four-component diagnostic reagent set containing 250 mL each of Gram Crystal Violet Solution, Gram Iodine Solution, Gram Decolorizer Solution, and Gram Safranin Solution, packaged as a single unit. Each container must be clearly labeled with the lot or control number and date of manufacture, prefixed with "MFD". The item has a non-extendable 12-month shelf life under Type I (Code H) requirements and is regulated by the FDA, requiring prior referral to a product specialist through EBS with full manufacturer and bidder details. It is classified as a hazardous material, mandating compliance with 49 CFR and ICAO packaging regulations, along with the inclusion of a current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with every shipment. The MSDS must also be electronically submitted to [email hidden] with the prescribed DOD HMIRS cover sheet. Packaging must meet all DLA requirements and remove government identification from non-accepted supplies. The item is identified by NSN 6550-01-332-4770, solicited under SPE2DS-26-T-297B with a delivery deadline of 20 days after award, and is procured for the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF office.