NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 23G x 5/8 inch (16mm) sterile disposable hypodermic safety needles, delivered in boxes of 50, with specifications emphasizing needle-based safety technology, one-handed operation, ultra-sharp tri-beveled anti-coring points, self-leveling shield mechanisms, and locking safety features—all constructed with stainless steel and plastic hubs. The item is classified under NSN 6515-01-725-3387 with a shelf life of 60 months, non-extendable, and must comply with Regulation 880.5570 Class II, including applicable FDA 510(k) premarket notification, registration, labeling, and GMP requirements. Technical and quality standards are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and medical marking must adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Packaging must meet MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), with commercial packaging and specific packaging data codes, and all items must be palletized accordingly. Delivery is required to Fort Bragg, NC, within five days of order placement under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. The contract is fixed-price, issued under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-326W, with bids due by August 17, 2026, via the DIBBS portal, and award is expected to be automated unless first article testing is required. The government will not accept offers for items produced via additive manufacturing, and failure to submit required Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials results in ineligibility. Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity controls per NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, electronic invoicing via WAWF, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Offerors must validate all business size, socioeconomic status, and compliance representations in SAM and ensure labeling of hazardous materials per Hazard Communication Standard unless excluded by other federal statutes. The contracting officer is Brooke Webb of DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain MD Surg, located in Philadelphia, PA.