BLADE, SURGICAL KNIF

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-324X calls for the procurement of 3 packages, each containing 10 detachable surgical knife blades, identified by NSN 6515-01-538-8302, to be delivered FOB destination to Camp Pendleton, California, within five days of receipt of a delivery order. The item is classified under NAICS code 339112 and is subject to stringent packaging and marking requirements governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override all other standards including ASTM D3951. Packaging must include sealed unit containers to prevent damage and be shipped in commercial exterior containers suitable for safe carrier transport at the lowest cost. For medical items, labeling must comply exclusively with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129, though MIL-STD-129 remains applicable for hazardous and radioactive materials. Palletization must adhere to RP001, and all packages must be marked with proper identifying information including the Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack. Shipment must be made via the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for both functions. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, subcontracting, and safeguards for covered defense information, with particular emphasis on DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding controlled information. Contractors must comply with all applicable hazardous material labeling requirements under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and must submit hazard warning labels for approval prior to award if not covered by other statutes. All offerors must possess a Unique Entity ID and provide accurate socioeconomic representations, particularly regarding small business status. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and while pricing details are not yet populated, the contract is structured as a fixed-price solicitation with zero variance allowed in quantity. Delivery is required by August 11, 2026, with proposal submissions due by August 17, 2026, through the DIBBS portal.