NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

This contract specifies the procurement of 21-gauge hypodermic needles, issued in boxes of 12 units each. The items must have a total shelf life of 60 months, with a strict requirement that no more than nine months of that shelf life has elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. The product is regulated by the FDA and must be packaged in accordance with commercial standards and ASTM D3951, ensuring all units are contained in sealed containers capable of preventing damage or breakage during transit. All materials must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Required labeling includes the National Stock Number, manufacturer and CAGE code, contract or lot number, and the date of manufacture, expiration, or retest. Containers must specifically feature the lot number and the manufacture date prefixed by MFD. The delivery is designated as FOB Destination to the USS KIDD DDG 100 via vessel shipment, and the vendor must use the fastest traceable shipping method, avoiding parcel post.