SPONGE, LAPAROTOMY

The solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-108B seeks the procurement of 16 packages of sterile, prewashed laparotomy sponges measuring 18 inches by 18 inches, square in shape, white in color, and packaged in SoftPak format, with each package containing 200 units. These sponges are intended for surgical use to absorb blood and exudate from the abdominal cavity. Deliveries must be completed within five days of award, with delivery points governed by FOB destination terms, and the original required delivery date is set for June 2, 2026. The contract mandates strict compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, and requires packaging to be commercial-grade with sealed unit containers and appropriate shipping containers to ensure safe transit, including export-grade packaging when necessary. All materials must be marked in accordance with applicable standards, and hazardous materials must adhere to supplemental instruction IP025 and the Hazard Communication Standard. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, and non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed. Additive manufacturing is prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and failure to submit a required Safety Data Sheet may render an offeror nonresponsible. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including prohibitions on mandatory arbitration, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material handling, all subject to deviation 2026-00038, which also applies to SAM maintenance, equal opportunity, and electronic submission requirements. Payment must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow using approved electronic methods, and contractors must maintain active SAM registrations and current socioeconomic representations. The procurement is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113, with offers due by June 8, 2026, and may be awarded automatically. The contracting office is the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under DLA Troop Support, with Kendall Jones as the primary point of contact.