SPONGE, SURGICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE2DS26V7854 to PACIFIC STAR CORPORATION for the procurement of surgical sponges identified by NSN 6510000584421, with a contract value of $11.20. The solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotations under simplified acquisition procedures, was issued on July 15, 2026, and awarded on July 20, 2026. The item is specified as a 20-12 mesh surgical sponge, supplied in sealed envelopes containing two sponges each, packed in trays of twenty-five or fifty envelopes, with a unit of issue of 100 sponges per package. Strict delivery requirements mandate that no more than five months have elapsed from the date of manufacturer to delivery to the government, and the product must carry a shelf life of 36 months. Delivery is due within 20 days after order issuance, with FOB Destination terms and shipment destined for Schofield Barracks, HI 96857-5200. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards with sealed unit containers and commercial exterior shipping containers, marked in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and hazardous materials must also comply with IPC025 and Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, requiring proper labeling and submission of Safety Data Sheets. The contractor must use the Wide Area Workflow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, maintain SAM registration, ensure employment eligibility, and comply with clauses related to equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and notification of safety issues. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including provisions for system for award management maintenance, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and hazardous material identification. The Berry Amendment threshold applies at $150,000, requiring domestic sourcing compliance unless prior disclosure is made, and the offeror must affirm it will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined in FAR and DFARS. Additive manufacturing is prohibited unless specifically authorized. The contracting officer is Kendall Jones, reachable via email and phone, and WAWF support is available through the designated helpdesk. All representations and certifications must be current in SAM, and the contractor is fully liable