NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The contract specifies the procurement of acupuncture needles with dimensions of 0.50 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length, supplied in boxes of 100 units each. The product must have a shelf life of 36 months, with no more than five months having elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Labels must include the NSN, manufacturer and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number, while all containers must be marked with the lot number and manufacture date prefixed by "MFD." The bidder must identify the company and part number being supplied, with the listed manufacturer being LHASA OMS, INC. under part number TC150X100. The item is regulated by the FDA, requiring verification through EBS by the contracting official. Packaging must comply with commercial standards and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, ensuring each unit is sealed and protected against damage, and shipped in suitable exterior containers for safe, cost-effective delivery. All markings and packaging must conform precisely to DLA requirements, and the delivery point is designated as Destination FOB with a required delivery window of 84 days from the contract award, to a specified APO address in Europe. The NSN is 6515-01-673-6619, and the quantity ordered is one box.