NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

This contract involves the procurement of sterilized, latex-free, disposable hypodermic needles with a 27-gauge, 1.5-inch siliconized design, primarily composed of 18/8 stainless steel with a grey hub color. The needles are individually packaged in sealed unit containers to ensure protection from damage and contamination, with packaging meeting commercial standards as specified in the procurement documents. Each box contains 100 needles, with a total order quantity of 10 boxes. The needles have a five-year shelf life with a minimum of 51 months remaining at the time of government receipt. The contract specifies strict compliance with medical marking standards (MMS No. 1) replacing older MIL-STD-129 requirements, and palletization and shipping must adhere to DLA packaging guidelines to ensure safe and cost-efficient delivery. Delivery of the products is required within 20 days to the destination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. The contract includes provisions for removal of government identification from rejected supplies and mandates that bidders provide detailed information about the source and part number of the goods supplied. The product is regulated by the FDA, and contracting officials must confirm details with product specialists. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense Medical Supply Chain and includes precise instructions for packaging, marking, and shipment by the fastest traceable methods, explicitly prohibiting parcel post.