DENTAL INSTRUMENT K

The contract pertains to the procurement of a sterile, single-use, disposable dental operative kit designated as DENTAL INSTRUMENT KIT, OPERATING, with the NSN 6520-01-701-5743, quantity of 2,000 kits. Each kit contains three essential instruments: a rigid spatula No. 324, a Woodson No. 2 plunger, and an interproximal carver (IPC), designed to support dental emergency care in austere environments such as maritime, remote, or isolated assignments. Delivery is required within five calendar days after order placement, with FOB destination terms, and the goods are to be delivered to the USNS HECTOR A CAFFERATA ESB-8 in San Diego, CA. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-3815 on May 11, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026, is governed under simplified acquisition procedures, permitting the use of alternative contract types and including deviations to standard FAR clauses. The work falls under NAICS code 339114 and is procured by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH. Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 for labeling, and DLA packaging requirements (RP001) is mandatory. All items must be individually sealed and protected, with no mercury or mercury-containing compounds intentionally introduced except for specific exempted functional components like batteries or instruments under NAVSEA 5100-003D. Contractors must register in SAM, use WAWF for invoicing, and comply with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents under DFARS clauses. The contract enforces affirmative representations for entity identification (UEI and CAGE code), socioeconomic status, and prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment from foreign adversaries. All supplies must meet FDA and hazard communication standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. Contract clauses also include obligations on whistleblower rights, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, equal opportunity, and trafficking in persons. Unit pricing is listed at $93.98 per kit, though total contract value is not explicitly stated due to fragmented pricing data.