FORCEPS, SPLINTER, PLAIN, TWEEZER-TYPE

The contract specifies the procurement of a single unit of a surgical-grade stainless steel splinter forceps, tweezer-type, measuring 3.5 inches in length, with NSN 6515-00-337-2400 and manufacturer part numbers from approved vendors including Sklar Corporation, Owens & Minor, MILTEX, and Cardinal Health. The item is regulated by the FDA and designated as a Fleet Prime Vendor item, requiring bidders to clearly specify the source and part number being supplied. Delivery is due within 20 days after order placement, with an original required delivery date of May 29, 2026, under FOB Destination terms to the USNS Hershel Williams at FPO AA 34089. Shipping must occur via the fastest traceable means, and parcel post is strictly prohibited. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence, including RP001 for packaging and palletization standards. Marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, with labels including NSN, manufacturer and CAGE code, manufacture or expiration date, contract line item number, and lot number prefixed with "MFD". The unit of issue is each, with a quantity per unit pack of one. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. Payment processing requires use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with submission of an invoice and receiving report unless an exception applies. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 with deviation 2026-O0025, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, and requirements related to trafficking in persons, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management, validate all representations including small business status, and comply with all applicable socioeconomic and cybersecurity obligations. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, and quotations must be submitted by June 2, 2026, through the DLA Customer Service portal or directly to the contracting officer, Allen Costello.