NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single package of 1,000 sterile, disposable hypodermic needles, 20 gauge, 1.5 inches in length, with a shut-off sleeve, designated by NSN 6515-01-003-2368, under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-269V issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required to the USS MONTANA (SSN 794) at FPO AP 96695, with FOB Destination terms and a delivery schedule of 20 days as directed. The item is classified under NAICS code 339113 for medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, and while the solicitation does not specify a contract type, it includes provisions for fixed-price contractual arrangements. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with federal medical supply standards, including a minimum 60-month shelf life with no more than nine months elapsed from manufacture to delivery, and mandates adherence to the IAM Medical Marking Standard No. 1 for labeling, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. Each unit must be sealed in protective packaging compliant with ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, with clear lot number, manufacture date (marked MFD), unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack displayed on all containers. The contract includes a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulation clauses governing quality, safety, and administrative compliance. Key requirements include adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard for labeling hazardous materials, mandatory submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and prohibition of intentional mercury content in the product. Cybersecurity obligations are enforced through clauses requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of contractor information systems, with deviations applied to several clauses including those for changes, type of contract, and system for award management. Invoicing must be performed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with government acceptance occurring at the destination. The solicitation permits only electronic submissions via DIBBS, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and indicates a potential for automated award based on price competitiveness. Offerors must represent their size status as other than small business, and while socioeconomic set-asides are referenced, no set-aside is applied. The contract includes clauses ensuring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibition of unauthorized obligations, and maintenance