Varicella virus vacci

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical Supply Chain seeks quotes for Varicella Virus Vaccine Live, NSN 6505-01-413-1331, under RFQ SPE2DP27T0243, with quotes due November 10, 2026. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the buy is open to unrestricted competition.

Delivery is to Camp Zama, Japan, FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance at destination within 20 days. The requirement is one package (PG) containing 10 single-dose vials of live vaccine and 10 vials of diluent, 20 vials total. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS, and the solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation.

The product must be drop-shipped directly from the manufacturer, sourced from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, and stored frozen between -50C and -15C. The shelf life is 18 months and non-extendable, with no less than 15 months required to elapse from manufacture to delivery. The item is regulated by the FDA and subject to the Berry Amendment's domestic material restrictions.

Compliance requirements include DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program), FAR 52.223-3 hazardous material identification and labeling, packaging and marking under MIL-STD-2073-1E and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, and covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibitions. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 (May 20, 2026).

Procurement history shows repeated awards to CAGE code 1UNB0 since October 2021 at unit costs ranging from approximately $807.73 to $1,238.10. Offerors are encouraged to submit quantity ranges due to demand volatility. The buy may qualify for automated award if no first article test requirements apply, and Fast Pay provisions apply if the final award value does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The NAICS code is 325412, and the PSC is 6505.