TUBE, TRACHEAL

The contract calls for the procurement of 10 tracheal tubes, each with a 5.0 mm internal diameter, 6.8 mm outer diameter, and 24 cm length, featuring an inflatable low-pressure, high-volume cuff and a pilot balloon with a mechanical inflation-deflation valve requiring only a syringe for operation. These tubes are designed for both nasal and oral intubation, individually sealed, and must conform to strict medical device standards including FDA 21 CFR 868.5730 and Medical Marking Standard No. 1. The unit of issue is a package of 10, and the National Stock Number is 6515-00-105-0707. The item carries a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months, with the requirement that no more than nine months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. If stored outside a climate-controlled environment for a month or longer, the shelf life must be reduced by fifty percent, and expiration dates on labels must be adjusted accordingly. All packaging and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, as reinforced by DLA packaging requirements, and must clearly mark the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. The tubes must be delivered to a designated location in Niantic, Connecticut, with government acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract is governed by a range of federal acquisition regulations including cybersecurity mandates under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring the contractor to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and report cyber incidents. Provisions also address trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, whistleblower rights, and prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. Compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, and delivery must be completed within 20 days after the award date. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by May 5, 2026, with all documentation submitted in legible format. The contract is a simplified acquisition issued under a deviation clause, and the offeror must affirm representations regarding entity identification, small business status, and compliance with regulatory requirements through SAM.gov.