GAUZE, ABSORBENT

The contract is for the procurement of sterile absorbent gauze measuring 36 x 18 inches, folded in pairs, intended for use as surgical dressings. The item, identified by NSN 6510-00-202-4000, must have a minimum shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture, with no more than five months elapsed between manufacturing and delivery to the government. All labeling must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), replacing MIL-STD-129 for medical items, and must clearly indicate the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. Each unit must be packaged in a sealed container to prevent damage or breakage, and shipping containers must ensure safe, cost-effective delivery via common carrier to the destination in Alameda, California. The gauze must be white and presented in units of two per package, with total quantity of ten packages required. If stored outside a climate-controlled environment for a month or more, the shelf life must be halved. Packaging must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement and commercial standards, and hazardous material handling must adhere to applicable federal regulations. The contract is fixed-price, with delivery required within five days after award, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. All shipments must be made by U.S.-flagged vessel, with transportation terms FOB destination. Compliance with cybersecurity and information safeguarding requirements is mandatory, including adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information. Contractors must also comply with ethical standards regarding former DoD officials, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable purchasing. Offerors must submit responses via DIBBS by May 20, 2026, and are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. Invoicing must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment will be processed according to government financial procedures. The contract imposes no option quantities, and pricing details are not finalized in the solicitation but will be determined by offeror quotations.