SUCTION INSTRUMENT, YANKAUER

This solicitation, number SPE2DS-26-T-340X, is issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Medical Supply Chain for the procurement of five Yankauer suction instruments. Each unit is specified as a latex-free device with a bulb tip and 72-inch clear suction tubing, without a control vent. The total estimated contract value is $25.00. The delivery is required within 20 days of award, with a destination-based inspection and acceptance process. The shipping destination is the USNS CODY T-EPF-14, located at the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, and the contract specifies that shipments must be sent via the fastest traceable means and explicitly prohibits the use of Parcel Post. The contract is subject to rigorous medical and military standards. Because this is a medical acquisition, all packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Packaging must be commercial and meet ASTM D3951 standards, ensuring units are protected in sealed containers and shipped in suitable commercial exterior containers. Special requirements include strict adherence to hazardous material labeling under OSHA standards, mandatory reporting for ocean transportation to ensure compliance with U.S.-flag vessel preferences, and cybersecurity protocols for safeguarding covered defense information. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of August 24, 2026.