NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to SZY HOLDINGS, LLC (CAGE 0AG09) for the procurement of 400 acupuncture needles, identified by NSN 6515016939206 and part number 7017543637, under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-252D. The total contract value is $188.00, with delivery required within five calendar days after award and a target delivery date of July 22, 2026. The contract is structured under FOB DESTINATION terms, meaning all transportation costs and risks reside with the vendor until the goods reach the government’s designated delivery point, where inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Government. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items, with commercial-grade containers and palletization compliant with DLA’s RP001. Each unit must be sealed in a protective container and marked with the NSN, part number, supplier details, contract information, and delivery point, while no special preservation agents are required beyond commercial-grade standards to maintain a 12-month non-extendable shelf life for this Type I, Code H item. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses governing contract administration, cybersecurity, safety, and compliance. Key clauses include the requirement to implement NIST SP 800-171 controls for protected information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, mandatory use of Wide Area WorkFlow for electronic invoicing and payment requests, and adherence to U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean transport unless waived. The award is subject to strict inspection at destination with the Government retaining responsibility for acceptance under FAR 52.246-2. The contractor must also comply with prohibitions on mandatory arbitration, confidentiality agreements, and acquisition of items from Communist Chinese military companies, alongside reporting requirements for hazardous materials, safety issues, and socioeconomic certifications as a small business. The contract uses Alternate I and Alternate II of FAR 52.227-1 for authorization and consent, and includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. Though pricing details in the CLIN are blank, the total value is specified as $188