NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE2DS26V8029 to PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION (CAGE 4QNY3) for the supply of acupuncture needles (NSN 6515016736604, PR 7017526872) with a total value of $124.75, awarded on July 23, 2026, under Solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-247Z. The contract specifies delivery of five boxes to the designated military medical facility in San Antonio, Texas, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after award and FOB destination terms. The product must comply with DLA’s packaging standards, including RP001 and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking, while also meeting RS020’s 36-month shelf-life requirement for Type I medical items. Quality assurance is governed by FAR 52.246-2, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses requiring compliance with employment non-discrimination, anti-trafficking, cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171 and cyber incident reporting, hazardous materials handling, sustainable purchasing, and export control. The contractor must use WAWF for electronic invoicing and payment processing, and is subject to restrictions on the acquisition of Chinese military company products and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The company’s representation as a small business and UEI/CAGE code compliance are required, with no set-aside designation indicated. The contract includes clauses mandating accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, electronic submission of payment requests, and adherence to whistleblower and former DoD official compensation rules. Packaging and marking must align with FDA and OSHA regulations for medical and hazardous materials, and the contractor is obligated to ensure all defense information is safeguarded under DFARS 252.204-7012. No formal attachments were included, and no specific evaluation factors or options were identified in the documentation.