SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract calls for the delivery of 1 pack of sterile surgical sponges, each containing 1200 sponges (4 inches by 4 inches, two per sealed envelope, 24 boxes of 25 envelopes per package), to be delivered to the USS Makin Island LHD 8 at FPO AP 96672 within five days of contract award. The product must have a non-extendable 60-month shelf life, with no more than nine months elapsing between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. All packaging must adhere to commercial standards, with each unit sealed in a protective container and shipped in suitable exterior containers to ensure safe and cost-effective delivery. Labeling requirements are strictly governed by Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and must include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. The product is subject to stringent quality and technical requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all hazardous material handling must comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, including submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The delivery is FOB destination, meaning the contractor assumes all risk and cost of transport until receipt at the government destination. Payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and invoicing requires precise compliance with DoDAAC and other administrative protocols. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on safeguarding covered contractor information systems, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable products, with certain deviations authorized under specific government deviations. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status if applicable, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment. No pricing information is provided in the solicitation, and the basis of award determination is not explicitly stated, though the procurement is subject to commercial item acquisition procedures under NAICS 339113.