Supply of Medical Test Kits

The contract requires the sourcing or manufacturing of HIV detection test kits designated with NSN 6550-01-692-1809 and Type I Code K, with a strict shelf life of 18 months and a delivery window no more than two months after manufacture. These test kits are intended for military medical supply operations and must meet stringent temporal and quality controls to ensure usability upon arrival. The work is to be performed under a subcontract arrangement tied to the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with the place of performance identified as APO, 09227-0000, indicating deployment or distribution to overseas or military-affiliated locations. The NAICS code 339112 confirms the industrial classification under medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, reinforcing the technical and regulatory standards expected in production. Proposals must be submitted by August 3, 2026, following a July 26, 2026 posting date, leaving a limited seven-day window for responses. While no specific set-aside program or solicitation number is provided, the contract is managed through the DLA BSM DIBBS platform, suggesting alignment with defense logistics procurement protocols. The tight manufacture-to-delivery timeline and shelf life requirement indicate an urgent operational need, likely supporting readiness for field use in remote or austere environments where timely and reliable HIV diagnostics are critical. All suppliers must ensure compliance with both the technical specifications and logistical constraints to fulfill the Department of Defense’s medical readiness goals.