BRUSH-SPONGE, SURGIC

Solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-3804 is issued by the Department of Defense Medical Supply Chain FSH for the procurement of disposable surgical scrub brush-sponges under NSN 6530-01-519-5786. The required item consists of non-irrigating bristles on a foam sponge backing impregnated with a 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution and includes a disposable plastic nail cleaner. The unit of issue is a package of 25. This specific NSN is designated for use by military assemblies only and is not procurable for other uses; users are directed to order NSN 6530-01-211-4810 instead. The delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order to the place of performance in Asheville, North Carolina. The contract is governed by simplified acquisition procedures and requires strict adherence to medical and military standards. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, while marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. A critical shelf-life requirement stipulates that no more than three months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Additionally, the contractor must comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information and provide hazard warning labels in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 for any hazardous materials.