SLIDE, MICROSCOPE

The contract mandates the procurement of microscope slides designated as HSE/NPL Test Slide, supplied by MCRONE ASSOCIATES, INC. (CAGE 5D342), with part number TESTSLIDE and NSN 6640015081881, in a quantity of two units, each to be delivered within five days of shipment to a designated destination in Suffolk, Virginia. Packaging must strictly adhere to commercial standards as outlined in DLA’s RP001, with each slide securely sealed in a protective unit container and shipped in commercial exterior containers suitable for carrier acceptance at the lowest rate, using export-grade packaging when necessary. Medical labeling requirements supersede MIL-STD-129; all packaging must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which mandates specific identification and traceability protocols obtainable through DLA Troop Support. The item is regulated by the FDA, requiring pre-award referral for confirmation, and hazardous materials rules apply: no intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds is permitted, with exceptions only for functional use in batteries or fluorescent lighting, which must include shock-proofing and secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. If the material is deemed hazardous under FED-STD-313, it must be packaged according to TQ IP025; otherwise, ASTM D3951 applies, though DLA’s Technical and Quality Requirements always override commercial standards. Palletization must follow RP001, and the shipment must avoid parcel post, utilizing only traceable freight methods. All deliveries are FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point, and invoicing must be submitted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow. The solicitation includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering compliance with cybersecurity safeguards, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, and prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment, along with representations required for small business status, joint ventures, and unique entity identifiers. The contract type is unspecified, and while pricing is listed with a quantity of two units, unit and total prices are not provided. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of August 12, 2026.