SALINE LOCK, KIT

The saline lock kit, identified by NSN 6515-01-738-4352, is a compact, vacuum-sealed surgical kit designed for IV access and maintenance, packaged in a rugged pouch to preserve sterility and integrity until deployment. It contains essential components for intravenous therapy including two 4-inch gauze pads, a 16-gauge IV catheter, two needleless connector ports, a Raptor securing band, a standalone saline lock, a 10cc syringe, an 18-gauge hypodermic needle, two clear adhesive dressings, a 1-inch by 18-inch constricting band, and an additional 18-gauge IV catheter. Each kit is individually packaged and issued as a single unit, ensuring readiness for immediate clinical use. The kit complies with DLA packaging standards and is intended for military medical supply chains under strict quality and technical requirements, as referenced in the DLA Master List. This item is solicited under contract SPE2DS-26-T-327S with a requirement for 20 units to be delivered within 20 days of award to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under a federal procurement by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain. Bidders must clearly state the source and part number being offered, and all submissions must adhere to applicable technical, quality, and defense information handling protocols, including the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The solicitation opened on August 10, 2026, with responses due by August 17, 2026, and is managed by Michael Small of the DLA, with contact details provided for inquiries. The procurement is subject to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements in effect on the solicitation date, and any covered defense information must be handled according to applicable regulations.