TEST KIT, DENGUE ANTIGEN ASSAY

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded VECTOR TEST SYSTEMS, INC. a fixed-price contract valued at $3,080.00 for four units of the Dengue Antigen Assay Test Kit (NSN 6550016027751) under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-247J, with an award date of July 23, 2026. Delivery is required at the destination address in San Antonio, Texas, with FOB destination terms placing all transportation costs and risks on the contractor, and the delivery must occur within 20 days of order placement. The contract includes strict packaging and labeling requirements mandating compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, MMS1C for medical shelf-life labeling, and ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, while hazardous materials must adhere to FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025. Each kit has a non-extendable 24-month shelf life, and the time between manufacture and delivery cannot exceed three months, with all items requiring storage at room temperature. The contract enforces numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including employment equity, combating human trafficking, electronic payments via WAWF, safeguarding controlled information systems under NIST SP 800-171, cybersecurity incident reporting, prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment, and requirements for hazard communication and safety data sheets. The contractor must provide accurate representations of small business status, unique entity ID, and CAGE code, with all hazardous materials subject to pre-award submission of labeling and SDS documentation. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for final validation, and the contractor must maintain full traceability through UDI, GS1-128, or Data Matrix barcodes. All invoicing and payment documentation must be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow, and the contract includes clauses on accelerated payments to small subcontractors, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and limitations on subcontracting commercial products. Despite the minimal financial value, the contract imposes comprehensive regulatory, safety, and compliance obligations aligned with DoD and federal procurement standards.