NEEDLE SET, SUTURE

The contract specifies the procurement of four units of a suture needle set, identified by NSN 6515-01-684-5948, with each set composed of specific suture materials: two 6-0 nylon P-1 black 18-inch monofilament sutures, one 5-0 nylon P-3 black 18-inch monofilament, two 4-0 nylon FS-2 black 18-inch monofilament, two 3-0 DS-24 black 30-inch monofilament, and one Vicryl 3-0 polyglactin 910 PS-2 undyed 18-inch braided suture. The unit of issue is each, and all items must adhere to a non-extendable 24-month shelf life as a TYPE I (CODE M) item. Packaging, marking, and labeling must comply with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede ASTM D3951 and require adherence to MIL-STD-129 and the latest Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Palletization must follow RP001 DLA packaging requirements, and any hazardous materials must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order to FPO AE 09582, shipped FOB Destination to the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-327P, is a fixed-price contract managed by DLA Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with bids due by August 17, 2026, via the DIBBS portal. Offerors must submit the manufacturer name, part number, source, and complete data for any alternate parts, and failure to provide a valid Safety Data Sheet prior to award renders an offer nonresponsible. All contractors must comply with cybersecurity and information safeguarding clauses including DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Payment must be processed through WAWF with an active SAM registration, and contractors are required to validate all socioeconomic representations in SAM, including small business, HUBZone, and joint venture status.