SPONGE, SURGICAL

Solicitation SPE2DS-27-T-0877, issued by the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain, is for the procurement of 5 boxes of surgical sponges (NSN 6510-01-683-2892). The required items are 4x4 inch, 4-ply, all-purpose Versalon rayon/polyester blend sponges that are white, non-woven, sterile, and disposable. These sponges must be latex-free and are intended for prepping, wiping, and wound care. Each box contains 50 units. A critical quality requirement is that the product must have a total shelf life of 60 months, with no more than 9 months having elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. The contract specifies a delivery timeframe of 5 days after receipt of order, with the destination for shipping, inspection, and acceptance located in Annville, Pennsylvania. Shipping must be conducted via the fastest traceable means, and packaging must comply with commercial standards, DLA packaging requirements (RP001), and Medical Marking Standard No. 1. Invoicing and payment are to be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system. This is not a small business set-aside, though HUBZone price evaluation preferences may apply. The solicitation is subject to various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity and telecommunications representations. All quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by October 28, 2026.