DEPRESSOR, TONGUE

The contract is for the procurement of 100 sterile hardwood tongue depressors under NSN 6515-01-305-5120, with the item identified as DYNAREX CORPORATION Part Number 4314 and alternate suppliers including CARDINAL HEALTH 200, LLC and BENCO DENTAL SUPPLY CO. The item is classified as a Type I (Code S) medical device with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months, regulated by the FDA, and subject to strict packaging and marking standards specific to medical procurements. All units must be individually sealed in commercial-grade containers to prevent damage and collectively packed in commercial shipping containers compliant with MIL-STD-2073-1E, meeting the lowest-cost transportation requirements for delivery to Fort Bliss, Texas, FOB destination. Markings must conform exclusively to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions, ensuring traceability and compliance with DoD logistics protocols. The delivery must occur within 20 calendar days after contract award, with no variance allowed in quantity, and final inspection and acceptance are performed at the destination point by the government. Contract administration requires invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, using cost vouchers or combo documents as appropriate, and payments are processed via DoDAAC routing tied to the resulting award. The solicitation includes mandatory clauses addressing whistleblower protections, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable procurement, hazardous materials identification, and prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through the requirement for a current NIST SP 800-171 assessment score of Medium or High in the Supplier Performance Risk System, and offerors must disclose UEI and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Socioeconomic representations, including small business status and HUBZone eligibility, are required, with price evaluation preferences available for qualified small business concerns. The contract type is not explicitly defined but is expected to be fixed-price based on structure and lack of cost-reimbursement elements, with the contracting officer responsible for inserting the final contract type. The solicitation closes on May 6, 2026, and submissions must be made electronically through the DIBBS portal, with no physical submissions accepted.