TEST TUBE, BLOOD COLLECTING

The contract specifies the procurement of blood collecting test tubes under NSN 6640-01-610-5455 and manufacturer part number 22-040-074 from Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. with CAGE code 1K925. The unit of issue is a packaging group (PG) of 50 tubes, with a total quantity of 7 PGs required. Each package must have a shelf life of 18 months from the manufacturer’s date, and no more than three months may have elapsed between the manufacturing date and delivery to the government. All containers must be clearly marked with the manufacturer’s lot number and date prefixed by “MFD” and comply strictly with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129. The item is regulated by the FDA, requiring a referral via EBS to confirm suitability before award. Packaging must meet commercial standards per ASTM D3951 if non-hazardous, or FED-STD-313 requirement IP025 if hazardous, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Palletization must follow RP001 guidelines, and all packaging must be suitable to prevent damage during transit. Delivery is FOB destination with a required delivery window of 20 days from the contract date, to the receiving officer at NAVSUP FLC Groton, Connecticut. Parcel post is explicitly prohibited; shipment must be by the fastest traceable means. The original required delivery date is July 23, 2026, with no tolerance for quantity variance.