TEST KIT, BACTERIA DETERMINATION

This contract is for the procurement of Pathogel bacteria determination test kits designed to detect coliform, E. coli, and hydrogen sulfide producing enterobacteriaceae in food, beverages, and water. These single-use, self-contained kits utilize a special gelling agent to allow for both presence/absence determination and the quantitation of colony forming units, with results available in 28 hours. The kits are issued in packages of 25 and are capable of detecting 1CFU per 100ml in water and 1CFU per 3ml in juice. The items must adhere to strict quality and packaging standards, including Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and DLA packaging requirements. A critical shelf-life requirement of six months applies, with a mandate that no more than one month has elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery. Additionally, the product must be stored and shipped between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. The delivery timeline is set for 10 days after receipt of the order for one package under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-396J.