Rule,laboratory

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical, through DLA office SPE2DH, is soliciting quotes for one package of laboratory rulers under NSN 6640-01-592-4084, with quotations due October 13, 2026. The solicitation uses no set-aside, and quotes must be submitted via DIBBS.

The item is a blue vinyl dual-scale laboratory ruler with cork and stopper, 6-inch (150-millimeter) size, 0.062-inch and 1-millimeter increments, and a temperature conversion scale on the back, sold as a package of 10 each. Delivery is required within 20 days to Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, according to the government file summary, on FOB Destination terms with inspection and acceptance at destination. The buyer permits 0% quantity variance and encourages quantity range quotations because of demand volatility and frequent quantity changes on this open purchase request. Recent awards ranged from $10.00 to $30.99 per unit.

Quotations must comply with the Berry Amendment (threshold reduced to $150,000), the Buy American Act, and DFARS foreign sourcing requirements. Medical marking standard MMS No. 1 applies, packaging and packing are commercial as specified, and the item is not FDA-regulated. The solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation, and the government file summary identifies it as a candidate for automated award, though automated solicitations with first article test requirements are not eligible. The notice lists NAICS 333248 and PSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Contracting officer Tina Vu at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, can be reached at 445-737-1120 or Tina.Vu@dla.mil.