SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of 6 boxes of surgical sponges, each box containing 50 units, for a total of 300 units, with an additional 16 boxes listed under a second line item, bringing the total quantity solicited to 22 boxes. The product is a 4x4 inch, all-purpose, non-woven, sterile surgical sponge made from a Versalon rayon/polyester blend, featuring four plies and high absorbency, designed for use in prepping, wiping, and wound care. It must be disposable and不含 natural rubber latex. The item is identified by NSN 6510-01-683-2892 and is subject to stringent quality and technical specifications outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including RA001. Shelf life must be a minimum of 60 months, and no more than nine months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the Government. Deliveries are required within 20 days after the award date, with FOB Destination terms, and must be shipped by traceable means, excluding parcel post. Packaging and marking must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous goods, MIL-STD-129, and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with all requirements subject to the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001. The solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotations under SPE2DS-26-T-235X, was open for responses from July 15 to July 21, 2026, and is not a small business set-aside. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, equal opportunity, and environmental safety, and submit required representations regarding small business status, joint ventures, and socioeconomic categories. Delivery is to Fort Stewart, Georgia, and invoicing must be processed through WAWF with accompanying receiving reports. The contract incorporates numerous deviations under Deviation 2026-00038 affecting several FAR clauses, and