SPONGE, SURGICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Pacific Star Corporation, with CAGE code 4QNY3, a contract valued at $103.72 for the supply of surgical sponges, identified by NSN 6510016832892, under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-235X. The contract consists of two line items totaling 22 boxes—six boxes and sixteen boxes respectively—with each box containing fifty 4x4 inch sterile, non-woven, white surgical sponges made from a rayon/polyester blend, designed for prepping, wiping, and wound care, and explicitly not manufactured with natural rubber latex. The items must be delivered by July 16, 2026, with a delivery window of 20 days after award, adhering to FOB Destination terms to Fort Stewart, Georgia. The sponges must have a minimum 60-month shelf life, and no more than nine months may have elapsed from manufacture to delivery. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, with palletization following RP001, and hazardous materials handled per FED-STD-313 and TQ requirement IP025. All items are subject to the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001, and the contract explicitly is not reserved for small businesses. The contract incorporates a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, many under Deviation 2026-00038, including mandatory provisions for safeguarding information systems, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and sustainable product sourcing. The contractor must adhere to cybersecurity standards under DFARS 252.204-7012 and FAR 52.240-93, ensure all personnel are informed of whistleblower rights, and comply with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, requiring both an invoice and receiving report unless an exception applies, and documentation must meet DFARS Appendix F standards. The contractor is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as safety regulations for personnel and property. Representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic classifications, and exclusion status must be validated in SAM, and the contractor must adhere to restrictions