HANDLE, SUCTION, SURGICA

The contract is for the procurement of 25 sterile surgical Yankauer suction handles with a 12-foot by one-quarter inch non-conductive plastic tube and male/male connector, packaged as one unit of issue per package (PG), with each package containing 25 individual units. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-156-2936 and is classified as a MEDSEP/MEDSTOCK item, with no authorized substitutes or replacements permitted; bidders must specify the exact source and part number being offered. The product must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using commercial-grade containers protected to prevent damage and breakage. Marking and labeling must conform to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items, with hazardous materials labeled in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and radioactive materials requiring notification and specific labeling if they exceed defined activity thresholds. The item is to be delivered FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, and the delivery window is 20 days after the date of order. The place of performance is APO, ZIP 96319-5024, with alternate freight shipping addresses provided for logistics coordination. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-241J, has a response deadline of July 22, 2026, and requires electronic submission through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. Contractors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, certify their size and socioeconomic status as applicable, and comply with all representations and certifications including those related to trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and cybersecurity safeguards. The contract includes mandatory clauses concerning compensation of former DoD officials, whistleblower rights, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibiting the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment, and restricting the use of mandatory arbitration agreements. Performance requires adherence to hazardous material documentation, with Safety Data Sheets to be submitted prior to award and updated if item composition changes. Ocean shipments must be via U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and compliance with all DLA, DoD, and federal regulatory standards is enforced without delegation.