NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The contract pertains to the procurement of sterile, disposable, acupuncture needles with specifications indicating silver-plated spiral wound handles, dimensions of 0.35mm x 75mm, and a unit of issue of 100 needles per box, identified by NSN 6515-01-673-6604. Delivery is required within 20 days after the date of order to an APO AE 09853 military postal address, with FOB destination terms placing transportation risk and cost on the contractor. The solicitation, numbered SPE2DS-26-T-233C, was issued on July 14, 2026, and responses are due by July 20, 2026, submitted exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The NAICS code 339112 classifies this as a medical device manufacturing procurement under the Department of Defense, with no set-aside designation specified. Technical compliance is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with packaging required to meet ASTM D3951 and DLA-specific RP001 standards, and all items must be labeled and marked per MIL-STD-129, including barcoding for U/I and QUP. The item has a 36-month non-extendable shelf life under TYPE I (CODE Q) conditions. Hazardous material labeling must adhere to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and contractors must disclose any applicable exempted substances. Invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with no paper submissions accepted. The contract includes FAR and DFARS clauses addressing safeguarding covered defense information, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, accelerated payments to small subcontractors, and changes under fixed-price terms. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code if representing they will supply covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and all must certify their size status under applicable socioeconomic categories. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel, and all supplies must comply with the DLA Master List, FDA regulations, and medical marking standards. No pricing details are specified in the solicitation, and the contract value remains undetermined.