# DIBBS #SPE2DS-27-T-0241

DLA seeks one BioFire respiratory panel control kit

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE2DS-27-T-0241
**NAICS:** 325414

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking one respiratory panel quality-control kit for medical supply support.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain; contact: Marc Canalichio.
- **OEM:** **Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc.** is the listed manufacturer and approved source. The product is BioFire RP2.1/RP2.1Plus Respiratory Panel Control, manufacturer part number M441.
- **Product requested:** One kit (NSN 6550-01-690-4435), containing 12 tubes—6 positive and 6 negative controls—and enough material for six quality-control runs. It is used with the FilmArray RP2.1 panel assay on a FilmArray instrument to monitor respiratory pathogen detection and identification.
- **Notable requirements:** Frozen storage at -25°C to -15°C; 18-month non-extendable shelf life; no more than two months may elapse between manufacture and delivery. Delivery is required within 20 days after order, FOB destination, to USNS Comfort.

### Description

CONTROL, RESPIRATORY PA (QTY: 1, NSN: 6550-01-690-4435, Purchase Request: 7018603964)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 464Z3, Part No: M441, Company: MAINE MOLECULAR QUALITY CONTROLS IN
 

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