KNIFE, GENERAL SURGICAL

The contract is for the procurement of a general surgical knife with a retractable handle and a number 11 blade, supplied in disposable packages of ten units, designed for ambidextrous use with top activation suitable for both right-handed and left-handed operators. The product requires cold sterilization only and must comply with FDA Regulation 878.4800 Class I, necessitating registration, listing, labeling, and adherence to good manufacturing practices even though a 510(k) premarket notification is not required. All units must be packaged in sealed, commercial-grade containers that protect against damage and breakage, with outer shipping containers meeting commercial standards for safe transport by common carriers to the designated delivery point at FPO, AP 96694-2900. Marking and labeling must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, though compliance with MIL-STD-129 is still contractually required for additional labeling elements. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 as well as DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over any conflicting standards. Delivery is due within 20 days after order placement, with FOB destination terms applying, and inspection and acceptance occur at the final destination under FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-311Q, issued on August 6, 2026, with bids due by August 11, 2026, and must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The contract incorporates numerous DFARS and FAR clauses addressing cybersecurity, including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower rights, electronic invoicing via WAWF, payment instructions, and supplier performance risk notification. Compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment is required, with the Berry Amendment threshold set at $150,000. Offerors must register in and maintain current representation data in the System for Award Management, and all submissions require specification of the source and part number being offered. The Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support is the procuring agency, and the acquisition may be eligible for automated award with HUBZone price evaluation preference applied unless waived by the offeror.