SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract is for the procurement of 6 packages, each containing 200 sterile, X-ray detectable surgical sponges measuring 1/2 inch by 3 inches, designated as Neuro Pattie, identified by NSN 6510-01-364-1405. Delivery is required within 10 days after order placement to Fort Stewart, Georgia, with FOB Destination terms, and the item must comply with the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129 for all medical items. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, ensuring protection against damage and compliance with export and hazardous material regulations where applicable. The solicitation, numbered SPE2DS-26-T-059L, was issued on May 10, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026, through the DIBBS portal. The contract incorporates numerous DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, including mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, along with requirements for whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, and restrictions on the use of third-party cyber incident data. Additional compliance obligations include restrictions on the use of non-U.S.-flagged vessels for ocean transport, specific labeling for hazardous materials per OSHA standards, and adherence to regulations governing Former DoD officials’ compensation and government personnel work product control. The contracting officer has discretion to determine the contract type, with the use of Alternate I to FAR 52.216-1 indicated, and the basis of award is not explicitly defined but likely prioritizes price with consideration of socioeconomic status, including HUBZone preferences. Payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and vendors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining responsibility for evaluating conformance to packaging, marking, and quality standards without formal technical specifications provided in Section C. No contract value is stated due to absent pricing data, and the solicitation includes no options, key personnel requirements, or security clearance stipulations.