SPONGE, SURGICAL

Solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-337L, issued by the Department of Defense Medical Supply Chain MD SURG FSF, seeks the procurement of sterile surgical sponges (NSN 6510-00-721-9808). The requirement is for 4in x 4in sponges configured as two sponges per sealed envelope, with 24 boxes of 25 envelopes per package, totaling a unit of issue of 1,200 sponges per package. The total quantity requested is 5 packages. Delivery is required to an FPO location (ZIP 09583) with a required delivery date of August 14, 2026, and a delivery window of 5 days after receipt of order. The contract mandates a strict 60-month shelf life, with no more than 9 months elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of government delivery. All items must be marked and labeled in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this medical acquisition. Labels must include the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. Packaging must be commercial and secure, adhering to ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials and RP001 for palletization. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by August 18, 2026.