LUBRICANT, SURGICAL

The contract is for the procurement of surgical lubricant, a sterile, latex-free, water-soluble jelly containing parabens, with each foil packet containing 2.7 grams and units packaged in boxes of 144 packets. The item is identified by NSN 6505-01-626-5774 and is supplied by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP under part number MDS032273H. It is classified as a TYPE I (CODE Q) item with a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months and must be stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). All packaging and marking must conform to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and each unit must be sealed in a protective container suitable for safe transport under commercial shipping standards. Palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and the material is not considered hazardous per FED-STD-313, so it must be commercially packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951, though DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over any conflicting standards. Delivery is required FOB destination to Cannon AFB, NM, within 20 days of the contract award, with a required delivery date of July 15, 2026, and freight shipments must use traceable means; parcel post is prohibited. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with no variance allowed in quantity delivered. Payment must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system, using appropriate documentation types based on line item structure, and contractors must comply with all electronic submission requirements. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain current representations including small business status, non-exclusion status, and compliance with prohibitions on trafficking, discrimination, and the use of mandatory arbitration agreements. The contract includes clauses addressing hazardous materials labeling, sustainable products, export controls, and domestic sourcing restrictions under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with a threshold of $150,000. All quotations must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and awards may be made automatically or manually with potential preference given to HUBZone concerns. Government procurement officials are required to submit referrals to product specialists for confirmation prior to award.