NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single unit of a hypodermic needle, identified by NSN 6515-01-660-3150, under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-270N issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and is targeted for award through a simplified acquisition process, likely based on price, though the exact evaluation methodology is not specified. Delivery is required within five days of award, with FOB Destination terms, and the item must be delivered to Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, Connecticut. Packaging and labeling must comply with commercial standards including ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with strict preservation criteria: the product has a fixed 60-month shelf life, and no more than nine months may elapse between manufacture and delivery. All containers must be clearly marked with the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, manufacture date prefixed by “MFD,” expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. Labeling must adhere to MMS No. 1 or MIL-STD-129 for medical items, with machine-readable symbols implied. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, hazardous material safety (including submission of SDSs per 29 CFR 1910.1200), and cybersecurity compliance through NIST SP 800-171. It requires representation of small business status and socioeconomic certifications, with affirmative responses triggering additional disclosures for UEI, CAGE codes, and joint venture arrangements. Payment must be submitted via WAWF, and no alternative invoicing methods are permitted. No pricing data is populated in the CLIN structure, leaving the contract value undefined, though the quantity is one box of 12 needles. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, performed by the Government. There are no contract options, key personnel requirements, or security clearance stipulations, and no attachments are formally listed.