TUBE, SORBENT

The contract calls for the procurement of sorbent tubes designated as TUBE, SORBENT with specific technical attributes: each tube contains XAD-2 sorbent, features a glass fiber filter, and includes foam, glass fiber filter, and Teflon ring separators (FFGT), configured in two sections with 140 mg and 270 mg of sorbent respectively, measuring 13 to 8 mm in outer diameter and 75 mm in length, with glass open ends and a protective cover. Items are packaged in units of issue (PG), each containing 10 tubes, and must be delivered to Sheppard AFB, Texas, with a delivery window of 20 days after order placement under FOB Destination terms. The item is identified by NSN 6550-01-566-1504 and is classified as a TYPE I (CODE H) item with a mandatory non-extendable shelf life of 12 months, meaning no more than one month may have passed from the date of manufacture to the date of government delivery. Shelf-life markings must comply with MMS1C and include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number. All packaging and labeling must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, ensuring each unit is sealed and protected against damage, with exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest cost. Compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements governs material specifications and quality control, while hazardous material handling, if applicable, must follow FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025. The contract includes stringent cybersecurity requirements mandating compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information under DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 52.240-93, alongside transportation rules requiring U.S.-flag vessels for sea shipments. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide a Unique Entity ID, and disclose socioeconomic status and potential provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of July 22, 2026, with acceptance occurring at the destination and inspection governed by FAR 52.246-2. The contract permits levies on payments