NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC

The contract is for the procurement of 1 package of 100 sterile, single-use hypodermic needles, specifically the PrecisionGlide model with a regular bevel, latex-free, 27-gauge, 1.5-inch length, and grey hub, designated by NSN 6515-01-562-0759. Delivery is required within 20 days after order date to Fort Stewart, Georgia, under FOB destination terms, meaning the supplier bears all costs and risks until delivery at the specified location. The item has a non-extendable 60-month shelf life governed by RS023 and must comply with DLA’s technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List, referenced under RA001. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking, barcoding, and shipment, along with RP001 DLA packaging standards and ASTM D3951 where applicable. The contract involves Covered Defense Information, triggering compliance with safeguarding requirements including DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171. Ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is secured in advance, with mandatory reporting and certification. Hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 apply, requiring proper labeling and pre-award submission of safety data sheets for any applicable hazardous materials. The solicitation is an automated simplified acquisition under DIBBS with a closing date of July 22, 2026, and is issued under FAR and DFARS clauses including inspection at destination, fixed-price terms, small business representations, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product considerations. The contracting officer’s representative, payment, and administrative details remain to be populated upon award, with invoicing required exclusively through WAWF. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE code, represent size and socioeconomic status, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications or joint ventures. The contract type is unspecified but incorporates standard fixed-price clauses, and the award will likely follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach.