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FORCEPS, VASCULAR TISSU
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The contract is for the procurement of vascular tissue forceps, sterile, single-patient-use surgical instruments designed for coagulation and transection of blood vessels and lymphatics, with curved jaws, a 14 cm shaft length, 5 mm shaft diameter, an ergonomically designed grip housing, 360-degree rotating shaft, and atraumatic teeth for secure tissue grasp. Each unit is supplied in boxes of six, with a total quantity of one box, and is compatible with the Ethicon Endo-Surgery generator. The item is regulated by the FDA and carries a non-extendable 60-month shelf life, with no more than nine months of shelf life allowed to have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of government delivery. The product is identified by NSN 6515-01-651-3264 and manufacturer part number NSLG2C14 from Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems. Packaging must be commercial-grade, with each unit sealed in a protective container and shipped in exterior containers ensuring safe, cost-effective delivery via common carrier to the destination, which is the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), FPO AE 09566-4008. All packaging complies with MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking requirements strictly follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions. The delivery schedule allows for a 20-day delivery window, with a required delivery date of July 20, 2026, and zero variance in quantity permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the contract is executed under a fixed-price structure, though the unit price and total contract value are not disclosed. Payment must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and contractors must comply with stringent cybersecurity obligations including safeguarding covered defense information under NIST SP 800-171 and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. Ocean shipments require U.S.-flag vessels unless prior approval is obtained, and hazardous materials must be labeled and documented per OSHA standards. Contractors must affirm small business status and comply with requirements pertaining to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and whistleblower rights. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by July 22, 2026.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
USNS COMFORT T AH 20, FPO, AE, 09566-4008, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
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FORCEPS,VASCULAR TISSUE
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL ACQUISITIONS:
PACKAGING AND PACKING SHALL BE COMMERCIAL AS
SPECIFIED IN THE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENT.
EACH COMPLETE UNIT SHALL BE PROPERLY PACKAGED
IN A SUITABLE SEALED UNIT CONTAINER CAPABLE
OF PROTECTING THE CONTENTS FROM DAMAGE AND/OR
BREAKAGE.
UNITS SHALL BE PACKED IN SUITABLE COMMERCIAL
EXTERIOR (SHIPPING) CONTAINERS (EXPORT WHEN
NECESSARY) WHICH SHALL INSURE ACCEPTANCE AND
SAFE DELIVERY BY COMMON OR OTHER CARRIER, AT
THE LOWEST RATE, TO POINT OF DELIVERY CALLED
FOR IN THE CONTRACT OR ORDER.
MATERIAL MUST BE MARKED IAW MEDICAL MARKING
STANDARD NO. 1. THIS SUPERCEDES ALL REFERENCES
TO MIL-STD-129.
COPIES OF MEDICAL MARKING STANDARD NO. 1
(MMS NO. 1) MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING DLA
TROOP SUPPORT VIA EMAIL TO fssb@dla.mil. MMS NO. 1 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Packaging/
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
1 BX = 6 EA
STERILE; SINGLE-PATIENT-USE; CURVED AND STRAIGHT
TISSUE SEALERS; SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR
COAGULATION AND TRANSECTION VESSELS AND LYMPHATICS;
CURVED JAW; SHAFT LENGTH 14 CM; SHAFT DIAMETER 5 MM;
ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED GRIP HOUSING ASSEMBLY;
360 DEGREE ROTATING SHAFT; ATRAUMATIC TEETH FOR GRASPING
AND HOLDING TARGETED TISSUE WHEN CLAMPED; COMPATIBLE
SPE2DS-26-T-241R
SECTION B
WITH THE ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY GENERATOR;
PRODUCT DEVICE CODE: 20485; 6 EA PER BOX SHAPE STRAIGHT
UNIT OF ISSUE BX(BOX OF 6 EACH)
.
SHALL HAVE A SHELF LIFE OF 60 MONTHS.
NOT MORE THAN 9 MONTHS SHELF LIFE SHALL HAVE ELAPED
FROM DATE OF MANUFACTURE TO DATE OF DELIVERY TO
THE GOVERNMENT.
This device or drug is regulated by the FDA. Note to Buyers: The contracting official shall send a referral in EBS to the product specialist for confirmation. Please include bidder name and bidder contact information, manufacturer name, manufacturer part number, and item description.
RS023: Shelf-life requirement RS001 for a TYPE I (CODE S) item with a shelf life of 60 months (non-extendable) applies to this item.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS 79717 P/N NSLG2C14
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0001 7017511209 0001 BX 1.000
NSN/MATERIAL:6515016513264
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0020
DELIVER FOB: DESTINATION
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E
QUP:001 PRES MTHD:ZZ CLNG/DRY:Z PRESV MAT:ZZ
WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:Z
UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:ZZZ
PACK CODE:Z PACKING LEVEL: B
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL ACQUISITIONS:
PACKAGING AND PACKING SHALL BE COMMERCIAL AS SPECIFIED IN THE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENT.
EACH COMPLETE UNIT SHALL BE PROPERLY PACKAGED IN A SUITABLE SEALED UNIT CONTAINER CAPABLE OF PROTECTING THE CONTENTS FROM DAMAGE AND/OR BREAKAGE.
SPE2DS-26-T-241R
SECTION B
PR: 7017511209 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
UNITS SHALL BE PACKED IN SUITABLE COMMERCIAL
EXTERIOR (SHIPPING) CONTAINERS (EXPORT WHEN
NECESSARY) WHICH SHALL INSURE ACCEPTANCE AND
SAFE DELIVERY BY COMMON OR OTHER CARRIER, AT
THE LOWEST RATE, TO POINT OF DELIVERY CALLED
FOR IN THE CONTRACT OR ORDER.
MATERIAL MUST BE MARKED IAW MEDICAL MARKING
STANDARD NO. 1. THIS SUPERCEDES ALL REFERENCES
TO MIL-STD-129.
COPIES OF MEDICAL MARKING STANDARD NO. 1
(MMS NO. 1) MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING DLA
TROOP SUPPORT VIA EMAIL TO fssb@dla.mil. MMS NO. 1 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Packaging/
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
N46246
TAH20 COMFORT MTF 250 BED
USNS COMFORT T AH 20
FPO AE 09566-4008
US
FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE
C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
N46246
TAH20 COMFORT MTF 250 BED
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
M/F: (TCN) N4624661954531
RDD:
PROJ: TP 3
SUPP ADD: DSS000 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 13
DIC: A41 DIST: ADV: 2A FC: E5
Need Ship Date:00/00/0000 Original Required Delivery Date:07/20/2026
SPE2DS-26-T-241R NSN/Part Number: 6515-01-651-3264 Quantity: 1 BX Purchase Request: 7017511209QTY: 1 Delivery: 20 days ADO
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