SPONGE, SURGICAL

This solicitation, numbered SPE2DS-26-T-341L, is issued by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD SURG FSF for the procurement of surgical sponges. The required items are 20-12 mesh sponges, provided in sealed envelopes containing two sponges each, with a unit of issue being a package of 100. The contract specifies strict shelf-life requirements, mandating a 36-month shelf life with no more than five months elapsing between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. Based on the provided line-item data, the estimated contract value is between $1,500 and $2,000, with delivery required at Fort Campbell, KY. The procurement is subject to rigorous technical, packaging, and safety standards. As a medical acquisition, packaging and marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including strict prohibitions on the use of hexavalent chromium and specific requirements for the handling, storage, and labeling of hazardous materials. Offerors must submit Safety Data Sheets and comply with cybersecurity and telecommunications equipment restrictions. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) no later than August 24, 2026.