KNIFE, GENERAL SURGICAL

The contract involves the procurement of a general surgical knife, specifically a sterile, disposable scalpel with a #15 Bard-Parker blade and a plastic handle, as identified by NSN 6515-00-978-6133. The solicitation, issued under number SPE2DS-26-T-270K by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense, was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The requirement is for one package containing 100 units, with delivery scheduled to occur no later than five days after the issuance of the delivery order, and the item must be delivered to Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, Connecticut, under FOB Destination terms. Packaging and labeling must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and RP001 for palletization. Item-specific requirements include a 60-month shelf life with no more than nine months elapsing between manufacture and delivery, adherence to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, and proper labeling for medical devices in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and require pre-approval of warning labels and safety data sheets. The item is not subject to export control restrictions or foreign ownership prohibitions unless otherwise disclosed. All invoices must be submitted electronically through WAWF using authorized document types, and payment is governed by automated systems requiring compliance with electronic payment instructions. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulation clauses related to cybersecurity, trafficking prevention, employment eligibility, sustainable products, safeguarding of government information, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment. Quality control is governed by destination inspection under FAR 52.246-2, with the government retaining responsibility for acceptance. Suppliers must be registered in SAM.gov, and if representing as a small business, must provide accurate size and socioeconomic certifications. No contract pricing or value has been disclosed in the solicitation, and award is expected to follow an automated process, likely based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.