NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-270L issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks a single unit of a sterile 18-gauge by 1.5-inch luer lock hypodermic needle with a quantity of 100 per unit, as identified by NSN 6515-00-754-2834. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and the anticipated delivery date is July 28, 2026, five days after award. The delivery point is specified as Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, Connecticut, under FOB Destination terms. Pricing details are partially provided with quoted unit costs of $16.93 and $17.50 per unit based on historical bid data, though no formal extended price or total contract value is finalized, and the contract type remains unconfirmed pending award. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339113 and is structured as a simplified acquisition under FAR 52.213-4. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items, and all containers must ensure sterility, prevent damage during transit, and comply with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The item carries a non-extendable 60-month shelf life under shelf-life requirement RS023 (Type I, Code S), requiring appropriate preservation methods. Barcoding using data matrix or linear barcodes is mandatory for traceability. All hazardous materials must be labeled in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and the contractor must submit hazard warning labels and safety data prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination by the government, governed by FAR 52.246-2. The contract includes numerous clauses related to employment practices, cybersecurity, trafficking prevention, export controls, subcontracting, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding defense information. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and offerors are required to provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, along with socioeconomic representations including