MEASURING TUBE, GAS

The contract specifies the procurement of measuring tubes for a gas analyzer designed to measure carbon monoxide content in compressed gases, with a measurement range of 5 to 150 parts per million. Each tube is round with sealed tips, and they are provided in packages of ten, with the unit of issue being a box containing ten tubes. The item is identified by NSN 6630-12-189-3125, and the order quantity is three boxes. The tubes must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List, and the packaging must meet DLA’s procurement standards, including commercial packaging requirements and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which replaces MIL-STD-129. Each unit must be sealed to prevent damage and packed in exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport at the lowest freight rate to the delivery point. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months, and no more than three months may have elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. Labeling requirements mandate the inclusion of the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number in accordance with the latest revision of MMS1C. Shelf-life markings and all packaging must adhere strictly to these standards. The solicitation, issued under contract number SPE2DH-26-Q-0096, requires responses by August 10, 2026, with delivery expected within 30 days after delivery order. The contracting office is part of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain, and all provisions regarding defense information, government identification removal, and packaging compliance are fully applicable.