TEST KIT, CORONAVIRU

The contract is for the procurement of Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Tests, designed for over-the-counter, at-home use, with each case containing 12 kits and each kit including two tests. The item is identified by NSN 6550-01-716-1573 and must be delivered in a single case within 20 days of order, with a required delivery date of May 18, 2026, to FPO addresses serving U.S. Navy vessels. The contract imposes strict shelf-life requirements: the product must have a non-extendable 12-month shelf life from the date of manufacture, and no more than two months may have elapsed between manufacture and delivery to the government. All packaging and labeling must comply with the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, and must include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with export-grade containers used when necessary, and palletization must meet DLA packaging guidelines. The product is classified as a Type I, Code H item, meaning it is shelf-life sensitive and subject to rigorous preservation and climate control standards during storage and transport. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-071C by the Defense Logistics Agency through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, is subject to simplified acquisition procedures and includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing contract type, inspection, delivery, and compliance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for evaluating conformity. Contractors must comply with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 safeguards and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, with assessments submitted to SPRS. Hazardous materials, if present, must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and all shipments must be marked in accordance with applicable standards. Invoicing must occur through WAWF, and the contractor must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, along with certifications regarding small business status and socioeconomic program participation. Proposals must be submitted via DIBBS by May 19, 2026, and include all required representations, though no pricing or contract value is disclosed in the solicitation. The