PLEDGET, SUTURE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to TELEFLEX LLC (CAGE 8BXN8) for the supply of sterile PLEDGET, SUTURE items made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), with specifications including dimensions of 1/4 inch by 1/8 inch by 1/16 inch, not attached to a suture, and intended for surgical use. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-087A and awarded on June 23, 2026, has a total value of $1,050.00 and includes two identical line items, each for three packages of the specified suture pledgets. Delivery is required to the USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8) at FPO AF 96672, with a delivery window of five days after the date of order, under FOB DESTINATION terms, meaning title and risk transfer upon arrival at the destination. The items must comply with stringent packaging and labeling requirements dictated by Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, and must be packed in commercial containers adhering to ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, ensuring safe transport via common carrier. Preservation is maintained through sealed unit containers to ensure sterility. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulation clauses, many under deviation 2026-O0038 or 2026-00038, emphasizing compliance with sustainability standards, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, safeguarding covered contractor information systems, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and certain Chinese military company products. Safety and hazardous material management are strictly regulated through clauses requiring hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, submission of Safety Data Sheets, and compliance with prohibitions on storage and disposal of toxic substances. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all contractual obligations are subject to destination inspection and acceptance by the Government. The contractor is required to maintain current representations in the System for Award Management, including UEI and CAGE codes, and to affirmatively disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. While pricing data is incomplete in the original solicitation, the award has been made with a fixed total amount. The contract imposes no