NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 1 package of hypodermic needles, specifically the Needle C20 Spinal 22 Ga x 5" Luer Sterile, made of stainless steel, with a unit of issue of 1 package containing 10 needles, identified by NSN 6515-01-322-3063. Delivery is required within 20 days after order placement at the designated point of delivery in San Antonio, Texas, under FOB Destination terms, meaning risk and title transfer to the government upon receipt. Packaging must adhere strictly to commercial standards as outlined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container to prevent damage or breakage, and all shipments enclosed in suitable exterior containers compliant with commercial carrier requirements for safe and economical delivery, including export conditions when applicable. Marking and labeling must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions, governing barcoding, labeling formats, and packaging identification; hazardous materials must also comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and radioactive materials exceeding specified thresholds require additional notification and labeling per applicable regulations. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, and must be met without deviation. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-035J, was posted April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 6, 2026, and is processed through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS); offers are evaluated under simplified acquisition procedures, with no stated basis of award or formal evaluation factors provided, implying a potential LPTA approach. Contract administration requires invoicing exclusively through WAWF, and compliance with cybersecurity standards is mandated under DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration with a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code and submit required representations regarding small business status, joint ventures, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining authority per FAR 52.246-2, and all materials must be delivered to the specified military facility in San Antonio.