NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract calls for the procurement of 14 gauge by 1.5 inch hypodermic needles with aluminum hubs, packaged in units of 100, under National Stock Number 6515-01-529-0569, with delivery required within five days after receipt of order to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. All units must be enclosed in sealed commercial packaging designed to prevent damage or breakage, and shipped in exterior containers that ensure safe, cost-effective delivery via common carrier to the specified destination, with export packaging applied when necessary. Packaging and labeling must strictly conform to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which replaces all references to MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions; this standard mandates specific barcode and labeling formats that can be obtained from DLA Troop Support. The items are subject to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and compliance with all applicable regulations is mandatory, including hazard communication, hazardous material handling, and prohibited substance restrictions such as hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The procurement is managed under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-241D, issued by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain organization, and requires electronic submission through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of July 22, 2026. Payment must be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow, and all deliveries are subject to destination inspection and acceptance by the government. Contractors must affirm their size status and socioeconomic certifications if applicable, provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code if offering covered defense equipment or services, and comply with clauses addressing cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, equitable opportunity for workers with disabilities, and prohibition of mandatory arbitration agreements. The contract includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, safeguarding of covered defense information, and notification of safety issues, with modifications authorized under specific deviations. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, and the contract value is not stated.