SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract calls for the procurement of surgical sponges measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, with two sponges sealed per envelope and twenty-five envelopes packed per box, totaling three packaging groups for a quantity of 1,200 units. Each unit must be sterile and delivered with a minimum shelf life of 60 months, and no more than nine months may have passed between the manufacturer’s date and the date of delivery to the government. All packaging and labeling must strictly conform to the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS1A), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions except in cases involving radioactive materials above specified thresholds. Labels must clearly display the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and the contract number or lot number. Packaging must consist of sealed unit containers that protect against damage and be placed in commercial exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest possible rate, adhering to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). The product must be shipped FOB destination to either McConnell AFB, Kansas or Scott AFB, Illinois, with delivery required within 20 days after the delivery order is issued. The contract falls under simplified acquisition procedures, with the contracting officer determining the final contract type. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory under NIST SP 800-171, and offerors must affirm their unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and socioeconomic status including small business or veteran-owned designations if applicable. Any hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempt under designated federal statutes, requiring submission of material safety data sheets and hazard labels prior to award. Invoicing must be conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow, and inspection and acceptance responsibility rests with the government at the delivery point. The solicitation mandates electronic submission via DIBBS by the May 18, 2026 deadline, and all offerings must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those related to employment, procurement integrity, and safeguarding covered defense information.