WRIGHT GIEMSA STAIN

The contract is for the procurement of a Wright Giemsa Staining Kit for malaria use, identified by the part number ENG3240 and equivalent commercial codes including Fisher Scientific P/N ES3240, with a uniform unit of issue as each (EA). The product is regulated by the FDA and must comply with strict shelf-life requirements, mandating a non-extendable 12-month shelf life as defined for Type I (Code H) medical items. All kits must contain stain, buffer, and methyl alcohol in a single sealed unit and be packaged in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, ensuring protection from damage and suitability for safe transportation via commercial carriers to the delivery point. The item must be labeled and marked precisely per MMS No. 1 standards, and bidders are required to clearly state the manufacturer, commercial part number, and country of origin. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, and delivery is required FOB destination within 84 days, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-279C, references technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List, and procurement is governed by federal medical acquisition protocols, including mandatory FDA referral through EBS with full supplier and manufacturer details. The NSN is 6550-01-449-4553, delivery is to APO 09227-0000, and the point of contact is Tiffany Parker of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain.