NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

This contract covers the supply of hypodermic needles with a gauge size of 21, packaged in boxes containing 12 units each. Each needle must have a shelf life of 60 months, with the stipulation that no more than 9 months of shelf life shall have elapsed between the manufacturing date and delivery to the government. Packaging must comply with commercial standards as specified, ensuring the contents are securely protected from damage or breakage, and packed in suitable exterior shipping containers that guarantee safe and cost-effective delivery. All packaging and labeling must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, including clear markings of NSN, manufacturer information, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, along with contract and lot numbers. The delivery terms specify a 20-day delivery window with the destination as the FOB point and both inspection and acceptance to occur at the destination. The contract references compliance with ASTM D3951 and other DLA technical and quality requirements, with palletization following DLA packaging standards. The item is FDA regulated, and buyers must submit referral requests with detailed bidder and manufacturer information for confirmation. The contract involves government medical supply chain acquisition procedures under solicitation number SPE2DS-26-T-8880, with a specified quantity of one box for this order, targeting delivery to the USS Tucson at FPO AP 96679. The NAICS code applicable is 339112, and the contracting agency is part of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain Medical Surgical Field Support Facility.