SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract specifies the procurement of surgical sponges measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, supplied in sealed envelopes containing two sponges each, with twenty-four envelopes per box and a total unit of issue of 1,200 sponges per package. All products must be sterile and have a minimum shelf life of 60 months, with no more than nine months having passed between the manufacturer’s date and delivery to the government. Labeling must include the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number, in compliance with the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Packaging must meet commercial standards as defined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container and shipped in suitable exterior packaging to ensure safe delivery at the lowest carrier rate to Travis AFB, California. All markings and packaging must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, and technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced under RP001 and RQ011. The solicitation is issued under contract number SPE2DS-26-T-278G with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and requires bid information on the source and part number, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after order.