SPONGE, SURGICAL

This Request for Quotations, solicitation number SPE2DS-26-T-465M, is issued by DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain for the procurement of sterile, absorbent, 32-ply surgical gauze sponges measuring 6-3/4 inches by 6 inches. The requirement is for one package containing 480 units. The product must have a total shelf life of 60 months, with a minimum of 51 months of expiration dating remaining at the time of delivery to the government. As a regulated medical device, the item must comply with FDA regulations, and the contracting official is required to confirm product details with a specialist. The delivery is designated as FOB Destination to San Antonio, Texas, with a required delivery period of five days. The contract is a fixed-price acquisition that incorporates various technical, quality, and packaging requirements, including DLA packaging standards and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. All containers must be clearly marked with the lot number, date of manufacture (prefixed by MFD), and expiration date (prefixed by EXP). Offerors must adhere to strict domestic material restrictions, including the Berry Amendment and the Buy American Act, and must provide disclosure if using non-domestic materials. Additionally, the solicitation includes mandatory representations regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment and cybersecurity safeguarding. Invoicing and payment processing must be conducted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.