TEST KIT, BACTERIA D

The contract is for the procurement of 2 packages, each containing 25 units of the API 20 E bacterial identification test kit, designed for Enterobacteriaceae and other gram-negative rods. The items must be delivered within 84 days FOB destination, with no tolerance for quantity variance. Each unit must be commercially packaged in sealed containers that protect against damage and be shipped in exterior containers suitable for safe delivery at the lowest carrier rate. The kits are subject to strict shelf-life requirements—they must not be more than three months old from manufacture to delivery and have a non-extendable shelf life of 18 months from manufacture, classified as a Type I (Code K) item. Refrigeration between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius is required throughout storage and transport. Packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, and all labeling follows DLA specifications. The product is regulated by the FDA, requiring a referral through EBS for confirmation prior to award. The manufacturer is bioMérieux Inc, with part number 20100, and the NSN is 6550-01-507-3726. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the contract are governed by the DLA Master List, and defense information protections apply. Delivery is to APO 96260-5479, with Kendall Jones as the point of contact for the Department of Defense Medical Supply Chain.