NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The item is an acupuncture needle, specifically a dry needle measuring 0.25mm in diameter by 30mm in length, supplied in boxes of 100 units. Constructed from high-grade surgical stainless steel, the needle features a micro-channeled body with a Parylene coating designed for enhanced performance in dry needling applications. The unit of issue is a box containing 100 needles, and the National Stock Number is 6515-01-693-9222. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months under the RS011 requirement for TYPE I (CODE H) items. Packaging must comply with DLA standards under RP001, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies as per RQ011. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-295X, issued on August 2, 2026, with bids due by August 10, 2026. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with performance required at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The buyer requires three boxes, with delivery expected within 20 days of award, and bidders must clearly specify the source and part number being offered. Covered defense information rules apply, and all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation or award date.