CONNECTOR, SURGICAL

The contract is for the procurement of a single surgical connector, NSN 6515-01-457-0271, described as a corrosion-resistant metal diamond O2 quick connector with a male DISS fitting and integrated check valve, designed for oxygen tube applications. Delivery is required 20 days after award with an original delivery date of May 12, 2026, and the item must be shipped FOB destination to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, while packaging, preservation, and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E as outlined in Special Packaging Instructions MPWNN00001. All units must be sealed in commercial containers that protect against damage and be shipped in appropriate exterior containers to ensure safe, cost-effective delivery. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-061N, issued on May 10, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026, and submissions must be made electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The contract incorporates extensive regulatory and technical requirements through applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity protections under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and cyber incident reporting. Contractors must maintain a System Security Plan and submit a compliance assessment to the DoD Supplier Performance Risk System. Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code disclosure is required, with additional representations needed for small business or socioeconomic status if claimed. All medical acquisitions must follow commercial packaging standards and comply with DLA’s packaging and marking policies, explicitly rejecting MIL-STD-129 except for radioactive materials. Invoicing is mandatory via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment processed through designated DoDAACs not specified in the solicitation. Technical and quality specifications are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and no pricing information is provided in the line-item details. The contract type remains to be determined by the Contracting Officer, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point. Bidder must clearly specify source and part number, and failure to comply with any of the referenced standards or clauses will result in non-acceptance.