Medical Kits

1. This is Amendment 02 to the combined synopsis/solicitation PC-08-Q-026. This amendment deletes and replaces section C.2 from amendment 01 and includes evaluation of a sample kit, if requested. The closing date is hereby changed to November 7, 2008. 2. Section C.2 from amendment 01 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: C.2. SPECIFICATIONS Medical Kits Purpose: To supply volunteers with the common medical supplies they need while out in the field. The box containing the medical supplies shall be no larger than 11'x13'x4, the box shall have a handle, be durable, weigh no more than 5lbs, have an easy to open and close locking mechanism, and shall last at least 24 months. The box shall have space for a contractor provided Peace Corps sticker including the Peace Corps logo. The Peace Corps currently uses a hard plastic box of the same specifications with a snap locking mechanism. All of the contents in the medical kit shall have an expiration date of at least 18 months after issuance of the medical kit. Peace Corps would also like to receive press shipments when necessary. Medications - Acetaminophen tablets 325 mg, 50ea - Bismuth Subsalicylate tablets, - 48 ea - Bacitracin-Polymixin B ointment, 15 gm tube or packet - Cetylpyridium throat lozenges, 18ea - Chlorhexidine detergent, 120 ml - 1ea - Clotrimazole cream 1%, 15 gm tube - 1 ea - Dextromethorphan throat lozenges, 18 ea - Antacid tablets (e.g., Tums, Mylanta, Di-Gel), 30 ea - Diphenhydramine capsules 25 mg, - 30 ea - Hydrocortisone cream 1%, 30 gm tube - 1 tube - Ibuprofen 400 mg, 40ea - Iodine water purification tablets, 50ea - Oral rehydration salts (ORS), 10 packets - Phenylephrine HCl tablets, 10 mg, 24ea - Normal Saline Eye Drops (5, 10, 20, or 30 cc bottle) - 1 ea - Imodium, 2mg, - 12 ea - Caladril Cream, 15 gm, 1 tube Health Supplies - Adhesive tape (1 X 10 yards)- 1 ea - Band-Aids (assorted sizes) - 45 all together - Butterfly skin closures, 20 ea - Condoms, lubricated, without Nonoxynol-9, - 10 ea - Dental floss, unwaxed (100 yds) - 1 ea - Elastic bandage (3 X 5 yards) - 1 ea - Gauze pads, sterile, (3 X 3), - 10 ea - Gloves, non-sterile, latex or non latex - 2 pairs - Insect repellent , 30-35% DEET, item not considered a HAZMAT by international shipping standards, e.g., Ultrathon, 28 grams, - 1 ea - Lib balm with sunscreen, at least SPF 15, 4.25 grams - 1 ea - First Aid Pocket Guide - 1 ea - Safety Whistle, at least 120 decibels - 1 ea - Bandage Scissors, surgical, straight or angled, double-blunt, 5.5 - 1ea - Sunscreen cream, at least SPF 30, 105 ml - 1 ea - Tweezers, splinter, 3.5 - 1 ea - Disposable Thermometer - 10 ea 3. The following is added to Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award: The following is added as the evaluation factor. 4. IF REQUIRED, FOR TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY, THE PEACE CORPS MAY REQUEST A SAMPLE KIT TO INSPECT AND EVALUATE TO DETERMINE IF KIT AND CONTENTS ARE USABLE AND CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS. SAMPLE KITS, IF REQUESTED, WILL ONLY BE REQUESTED FROM THE MOST HIGHLY RATED VENDORS. SAMPLE KITS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.