NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-247Z seeks the procurement of sterile, disposable acupuncture needles with a silver-plated spiral-wound handle, sized 0.35x75mm and conforming to TC1.35X75 specifications, manufactured from stainless steel and packaged in boxes of 100 units per unit of issue. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-673-6604, with a total quantity of five boxes required for delivery to San Antonio, Texas under a 20-day Anticipated Delivery Order lead time. The contract is governed by strict technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, particularly RA001, which supersedes all other referenced standards, alongside DLA Packaging Requirements RP001 and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and palletization. All items must be sterile, disposable, and comply with preservation and labeling protocols specific to medical devices, including adherence to the DLA Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and hazard communication regulations under 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the government at the delivery destination under FAR 52.246-2, with final compliance verified against shelf-life requirements, including a mandatory 36-month non-extendable shelf life per RS020. The contract mandates full compliance with a range of federal and defense-specific clauses, including cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on foreign-sourced telecommunications equipment, and restrictions on hazardous materials such as hexavalent chromium. Offerors must maintain current SAM registration, disclose unique entity identifiers, and accurately represent their socioeconomic status, including eligibility for small business, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or SDB programs. The delivery term is FOB destination, placing transportation risk and cost on the contractor until receipt at the specified address. Payment must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoicing restricted to approved document types and no alternative systems permitted. The total estimated value of the base order is $125.00, though additional line items in Section B contribute to a broader contract potential of approximately $811.21. Offerors must submit proposals via the DIBBS portal by July 27, 2026, ensuring full alignment