TUBE, INHALER

The contract is for the procurement of 50 individually wrapped, clear, plastic inhaler tubes with flared tips, each measuring 84 inches in length and designed for force-fit application, packed in a single package unit of issue. This item, identified by the NSN 6515-00-824-4243, must meet a strict 60-month non-extendable shelf life, with no more than nine months allowed to have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of government delivery. Labeling requirements mandate inclusion of the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number, in compliance with the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, ensuring protection against damage and suitable commercial exterior containers for safe transport, while preservation methods are governed by the same standard. The delivery location is specified as San Antonio, Texas, with a 20-day ADO (After Date of Order) delivery window; the shipment is FOB destination, and all invoicing must be processed through WAWF. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-035T, requires compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including cybersecurity safeguards (252.204-7012, 252.204-7020), employment eligibility verification, human trafficking prohibitions, and whistleblower protections. Hazardous materials, if applicable, must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard and subject to additional reporting for items governed by specific federal statutes. Contractors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code and may be required to submit socioeconomic certifications such as small business or veteran-owned status. Technical and quality requirements referenced through R and I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible online. The award will be based on responsive proposals submitted electronically by the deadline via DIBBS, with no formal evaluation factors or weights stated, suggesting a potential low-price technically acceptable approach.