POINT, ENDODONTIC

The contract is for the procurement of 5 packages of endodontic gutta percha cones, each package containing 200 cones (6 vials of 20 cones each), with an ISO size No. 15 designation, white in color, firm and flexible, suitable for use with any condensation technique in root canal procedures. The item is identified by NSN 6520-00-904-1981, with a unit of issue of PACKAGE/200EACH, and must be delivered within five days of order placement to the destination address in Suffolk, Virginia. The contract has a total estimated value of $25.00, with a unit price of $5.00 per package. The product is classified as a Type I (Code R) item with a non-extendable shelf life of 48 months from the date of manufacture, requiring strict adherence to preservation and logistics standards to maintain integrity throughout the supply chain. Compliance with DLA Master List requirements for technical and quality specifications is mandatory, including adherence to RP001 for packaging, RS021 for shelf life, and RQ011 for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951, and DLA-specific packaging directives, with all units properly marked with the NSN, unit of issue, quantity per pack, and contract-specific data. Bar coding must comply with MIL-STD-129 standards, utilizing GS1 DataBar or 2D formats for logistics tracking. The product is subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination by the Government, under FAR 52.246-2. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award and ensure all hazardous material labeling complies with 29 CFR 1910.1200, unless exempt under specific federal statutes. Covered defense information protections under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance requirements are applicable, with mandatory self-assessments submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System. Offerors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic classification in SAM, with eligibility for price preferences potentially applying. Invoicing must be done electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and all submissions must be made through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of August 3, 2