SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract is for the procurement of surgical sponges identified by NSN 6510-00-058-4421, with each unit consisting of 100 sponges packaged as two sponges sealed in an envelope, organized in trays of either twenty-five or fifty envelopes. The product must have a minimum shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture, and no more than five months may have elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government to ensure preservation integrity. Packaging must comply with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and all items must be commercially packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with hazardous materials adhering to IP025 standards. Marking and labeling must follow MMS NO. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items, and include mandatory barcoding for traceability such as UID, TCN, and NSN. The contract requires the removal of all government identification from non-accepted supplies per RQ011, and the delivery location is Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with FOB destination terms and a delivery requirement within 20 days after award. Technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List are binding, and safety data sheets must be submitted for any hazardous materials in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-083D, issued on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026, and is managed under the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain with Kendall Jones as the primary point of contact. The contract type is not explicitly stated but aligns with simplified acquisition procedures applicable to non-commercial items, and payment must be processed electronically through WAWF. Contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable product usage, and prohibition of mandatory internal confidentiality agreements. Socioeconomic preferences for small businesses, including WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms, apply, and all offerors must maintain current representations in SAM.gov regarding size status and