SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract specifies the procurement of surgical sponges measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, packaged two per sealed envelope, with twenty-five envelopes per box and twelve hundred sponges per package, designated as a sterile unit of issue. The product must have a shelf life of sixty months, with no more than nine months elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government. Labeling requirements mandate inclusion of the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number, all in compliance with the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Packaging must meet commercial standards as outlined in the procurement document, ensuring each unit is sealed and protected from damage, while exterior shipping containers must be suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest possible rate to the designated delivery point, which is McGuire AFB with ZIP 08641-5300. All items must be marked in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, and copies of this standard are available through DLA Troop Support. The procurement falls under NSN 6510-00-721-9808, with a requirement for one package and a five-day delivery window. The solicitation is governed by Technical and Quality Requirements identified under RA001 from the DLA Master List, and the contract number SPE2DS-26-T-234R applies with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. Bidders are required to supply the source and part number, and the acquisition is subject to Defense Information potentially applicable under RD003.