NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The contract specifies the procurement of acupuncture needles measuring 0.50 x 100mm, with a unit of issue as a box of 100 needles. The product must have a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months, and no more than five months of this shelf life may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. All packaging and labeling must strictly comply with the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items, requiring clear markings that include the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture prefixed by “MFD”, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. Packaging must be commercial and sealed to prevent damage, with exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest rate. Palletization must adhere to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and all packaging must meet ASTM D3951 unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence. The item is regulated by the FDA, requiring the contracting official to submit a referral through EBS for confirmation prior to award. Delivery is required FOB destination within 20 days after award, with the delivery point located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and shipping must occur via the fastest traceable means, explicitly excluding parcel post. The contract includes applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those related to small business representation, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, hazardous material identification, and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 with a deviation. The contract allows for no variance in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Payment will be processed electronically through WAWF, and all submissions must be made via the DLA Internet Bid Board System with a proposal deadline of July 20, 2026. The item’s NSN is 6515-01-673-6619, and the manufacturer must provide their company name and part number, with LHASA OMS, INC. identified as the supplier under part number TC150X100.