GUTTA PERCHA POINTS

Gutta percha points, size 30 with a .04 taper, 60 per package, are being procured for root canal therapy under NSN 6520-01-533-3727, with a total quantity of 10 packages required. The item is cadmium-free, radiopaque, hand-rolled, and compatible with all ISO rotary systems, intended for placement into dental canals following endodontic treatment. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with FOB destination terms applying at the Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida. Shelf life is non-extendable at 24 months, and all packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, including sealing and use of commercial shipping containers. Labeling adheres to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items, while hazardous material labeling follows 29 CFR 1910.1200. The item is subject to DFARS clauses regarding covered defense information safeguarding, cybersecurity incident reporting, prohibition on covered defense telecommunications, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Contractor representations must include Unique Entity Identifier, socioeconomic status, and disclosures for any covered defense telecommunications equipment. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with the government retaining authority to reject non-conforming products. All submissions must be electronically filed through DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with payment processed via WAWF using invoice and receiving report formats. Contract clauses include alternatives addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials, and small business representation, with alternate versions of key clauses activated. The contract prohibits unauthorized obligations, allows accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and mandates removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. No pricing information is disclosed in the solicitation, and award is expected to be based on technical acceptability and price under simplified acquisition procedures, with preference given to qualified small business categories.