TEST TUBE, BLOOD COL

The contract is for the procurement of vacuum blood collection test tubes, specifically 7 mL glass tubes with sodium fluoride (30 mg, Grade D), each unit packed in quantities of 100 per package, with a mandatory shelf life of 45 months and no more than eight months elapsed from date of manufacture to delivery to the government. The items are identified by NSN 6640001451534 and are regulated by the FDA, requiring a referral to a product specialist prior to award. Packaging must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129; all containers must be sealed, commercial-grade, and designed to prevent damage or breakage during transit. Each package must be labeled with the NSN, manufacturer and CAGE code, date of manufacture or expiration, contract or lot number, and marked per MMS No. 1. The units are to be shipped in commercial exterior containers at the lowest applicable freight rate to the specified destination points, with no use of parcel post allowed. Two delivery locations are specified: one in Hampton, Virginia, and another at a U.S. military installation in the United Kingdom, with delivery required within five days of shipment. The contract includes strict variance controls at plus or minus zero percent, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Packaging and marking must follow DLA standards, and if the material is hazardous per FED-STD-313, adherence to IP025 is required; otherwise, compliance with ASTM D3951 is mandated, though all DLA Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence. The solicitation number is SPE2DH-26-T-4185, with response deadline June 8, 2026, and required delivery dates of May 28, 2026, and June 2, 2026, for the two CLINs. Multiple qualified manufacturers are listed, including Fisher Scientific, Cardinal Health, and Baxter Healthcare, all producing the same item under different part numbers.