BRUSH-SPONGE, SURGIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 4 packages of disposable surgical scrub brush-sponges impregnated with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate, each package containing 25 units, identified by NSN 6530-01-519-5786. These items are exclusively for military use and are non-procurable for civilian applications, with a directive to use NSN 6530-01-211-4810 instead for non-military purposes. Delivery is required at Perry Point, Maryland by May 1, 2026, with no more than three months elapsed from the manufacturer’s date to delivery. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging standards and adhere to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. The product is classified as a hazardous material due to its chlorhexidine gluconate content, requiring compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazard communication, including pre-award submission of Material Safety Data Sheets and appropriate labeling. Contractor responsibilities include documenting efforts to use U.S.-flag vessels for sea transport, safeguarding covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171, and maintaining cybersecurity controls under FAR 252.204-7012. The contract type is unspecified but governed by FAR 52.216-1 and its Alternate I, allowing the contracting officer to define the type post-award. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, and all offerors must possess valid UEI and CAGE codes. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-3485 on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 6, 2026, requires electronic submission via DIBBS and includes mandatory clauses on whistleblower rights, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, and prohibitions on certain defense telecommunications equipment. Technical and quality requirements are drawn from the DLA Master List, with compliance verified at the destination. No pricing data is provided in the CLINs, and the contract value remains undefined.