NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract solicits 1 package of 100 sterile, single-use hypodermic needles, specifically the PrecisionGlide model with a 27-gauge, regular bevel, 1.5-inch length, grey hub, and non-latex construction, identified by NSN 6515-01-562-0759. The item is classified as a Type I (Code S) medical device with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months and is regulated by the FDA under Regulation 880.5570 Class II, requiring compliance with registration, labeling, and GMP standards in addition to any 510(k) requirements. All supplies must adhere to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, packaging standards per RP001 and ASTM D3951, and labeling requirements per MIL-STD-129 and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, with palletization following DLA-specific procurement guidelines. The product must be delivered within 20 days after receipt of order to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB Destination terms, and invoicing must be processed electronically through Wide Area Workflow. Bidders are required to specify the exact source and part number being offered, and any alternate proposals must include complete technical data for both the primary and alternative items. Failure to submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award disqualifies the offeror. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses governing cybersecurity, compliance, and administrative procedures, including mandatory adherence to NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements with a deviation, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, export control restrictions, and prohibitions on acquiring covered telecommunications equipment or items from Communist Chinese military companies. Offerors must maintain current representations in the System for Award Management and comply with requirements regarding whistleblower rights, labor practices, and prohibitions on mandatory arbitration agreements. The solicitation applies Buy American and Berry Amendment thresholds, requiring disclosure of non-domestic content if applicable. Contractors must register with DLA’s AMPS system to access VSM and ship to DLA, and all proposals must be submitted via DIBBS by 17 August 2026. Awards may be made through automated processes if no first article testing is required, and HUBZone price preferences may apply unless waived. The winning vendor must ensure all packaging and markings are fully compliant, and the