NEEDLE, ACUPUNCTURE

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-086U seeks sterile, disposable acupuncture needles with specifications including a silver-plated spiral wound handle, 0.35mm x 75mm TAI-CHI configuration, and a unit of issue of 100 needles per box, identified by NSN 6515-01-673-6604. All items must meet stringent technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with packaging and labeling governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this medical acquisition. The needles must be new, domestically manufactured, and compliant with all applicable FDA and defense procurement regulations. Delivery is required within 20 days of order placement to the designated military address in Ramstein, Germany, with FOB Destination terms and inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the point of delivery. The acquisition is processed under simplified procedures, with electronic submission mandated through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the May 26, 2026 deadline. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses governing contract administration, cybersecurity, ethical compliance, and supply chain integrity. Key provisions include mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity incident reporting under 252.204-7012, and prohibition on acquiring covered telecommunications equipment. Contractor obligations extend to employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, hazardous material identification, sustainable product sourcing, and whistleblower rights protection. Payment will be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and all vendors must maintain valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE codes in the System for Award Management. Small business participation is encouraged, and socioeconomic representations must be current and accurate in SAM. While pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, bidders are required to specify their source and part number, and all supplies must be fully traceable through proper labeling, barcoding, and packaging to ensure quality, safety, and logistical compatibility within the Department of Defense supply chain.