The Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) are seeking vendors for a Qualified Suppliers Listing (QSL) for Specimen Container – Peel Pack, with intended use in Military Treatment Facilities and operational assemblages. This notification, effective approximately October 2024, aims to gather product information for evaluation but is not a solicitation for pricing at this stage.
Vendors must possess or apply for a Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA) number and have active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). They also need agreements with DoD Medical/Surgical Prime Vendors: Cardinal Health and Owens & Minor. Eligible products must meet specific requirements, including being made from PVC, not containing natural rubber latex, and complying with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) regulations.
Responses must include a detailed QSL Package Worksheet with documentation confirming compliance with the outlined specifications. The anticipated evaluation of submissions will occur around October 2024. Interested vendors are encouraged to seek clarification before the submission deadline of August 1, 2024. This initiative demonstrates the DHA's strategic effort to standardize medical supplies within the Military Health System, ensuring quality and compliance for critical healthcare processes.
The DHA and DLA plan to issue a Sources Sought notification for a Qualified Suppliers Listing (QSL) for Specimen Container Peel Packs around June 13, 2024, aimed at soliciting product information for standardization. Vendors must have a Distribution and Pricing Agreement and be TAA compliant to participate, and relevant details will be available on beta.SAM.gov upon announcement. This notice is informational only and does not invite proposals or inquiries at this time.
This document outlines the requirements for vendors to qualify for the Qualified Supplier List (QSL) related to providing Specimen Containers - Peel Pack products for the Department of Defense (DoD). Key requirements include having a DAPA number or being in the application process, a current agreement with the DoD Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor, and an active account registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including manufacturer part numbers, compliance with FDA regulations, and documentation that products are not made with natural rubber latex. Each required item must include thorough supporting materials, such as product catalogs, labeling confirmations, and assurances of sterility and single-use designation. This initiative emphasizes maintaining high-quality medical supply standards while ensuring compliance in procurement practices as part of federal grants and contracts. The emphasis on documented standards and vendor agreement processes illustrates a structured and regulated approach to sourcing medical supplies for military use.