TEST KIT, BACTERIA D

This contract covers the procurement of a TEST KIT for bacteria determination, specifically the API 20 E system designed for Enterobacteriaceae and other Gram-negative rods. The kit is supplied in packages containing 25 test units each, with a strict requirement that no more than three months elapse between the manufacturing date and delivery to the government. The product must be maintained under refrigerated conditions between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. The contract specifies packaging standards aligned with commercial practices and includes detailed requirements for protection, marking, and labeling consistent with Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Packaging also must conform to relevant DLA technical and quality requirements, and if the material is hazardous, additional specifications apply. Delivery terms dictate shipment within five days to a designated government facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, with inspection and acceptance at the destination. The contract emphasizes compliance with FDA regulations, requiring referrals to product specialists upon bid submission. It enforces a non-extendable shelf life of 18 months and mandates shipment via the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post. The contract also incorporates directives for hazardous material handling, commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 unless overridden by DLA standards, and palletization per established DLA packaging protocols. Overall, this solicitation aims to ensure timely, properly handled delivery of the test kits to support federal medical supply requirements.