Swab, culture

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical, through DLA office SPE2DS, seeks quotes for culture swabs under NSN 6515-01-497-6377 (Solicitation SPE2DS-27-T-1899), with quotes due November 18, 2026 via DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the requirement is open to all bidders.

Delivery is required within 20 days to Fort Campbell, Kentucky (Building 5505A Wickham Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-5000), with FOB destination terms and inspection at destination. The quantity is one package, with a unit of issue of package/50 each. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation RFQ, and the purchase request is 7019118910.

The item is an FDA-regulated Class I device under 21 CFR 866.2390 and requires compliance with registration, listing, labeling, and GMP requirements. The culture swab consists of a tube transport and medium swab with integral lid, a polyurethane sponge impregnated with either Amies or Stuart liquid transport medium, a pre-attached patient label, a tamper-evident seal, nitrogen-flushed airtight packaging, and an extra-long shaft. Storage must be maintained at 5 to 25 degrees Celsius, with a non-extendable shelf life of six months. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Approved sources are Becton, Dickinson and Company (P/N 220099) and Cardinal Health 200, LLC (P/N 4320099), and bidders must specify the source and part number being supplied.

The Buy American Act applies to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold, and DFARS 252.225-7001 applies. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Revision 106). The PSC is 6515, Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies.