TEST KIT, BLOOD TYPI

The contract pertains to the procurement of five units of the ELDONCARD BLOOD TYPING KIT, a medical test kit designed for rapid blood type identification in clinical and field settings. Each kit includes a foil-sealed blood typing test card, two sterile autolance spring-loaded lancets, an alcohol preparation swab, a sterile gauze plaster, four Eldon sticks for sample collection and transfer, a transfer pipette, a color result chart, and a laminating sheet. The National Stock Number for the item is 6550-01-587-1889, and the delivery is required within 20 days of order activation at Fort Lewis, WA, 98433-9500, with FOB Destination terms placing transportation risk and cost responsibility on the contractor until delivery. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, FED-STD-313 for hazardous content, and MIL-STD-129 or the more restrictive Medical Marking Standard No. 1 for medical items, including mandatory labeling with NSN, unit of issue, quantity, and traceable shipping identifiers. The kits are subject to a non-extendable 15-month shelf life requirement, necessitating sealed, protective packaging that preserves integrity and sterility throughout storage and transit. The solicitation, identified as SPE2DS-26-T-038W, was issued by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under DLA Troop Support, with submissions required through the DIBBS portal by May 6, 2026. Contractors must comply with a range of regulatory clauses including FAR 52.213-4 for simplified acquisition terms, FAR 52.203-19 prohibiting certain confidentiality agreements, and DFARS 252.223-7001 requiring detailed hazard communication labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, including submission of Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous components prior to award. Compliance with SAM registration, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE code validation is mandatory, and contractors must affirm their size status and any socioeconomic certifications such as small business or veteran-owned status. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow, and all deliveries are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination. Although contract type, pricing, and award evaluation factors are not specified, the clause structure anticipates a determination upon award