SPONGE, SURGICAL

This contract specifies the procurement of sterile 4-inch by 4-inch surgical sponges, provided in a specific configuration of two sponges per sealed envelope, with 24 envelopes per box, totaling 1,200 individual sponges per unit of issue. The product must have a total shelf life of 60 months, and no more than 9 months of that shelf life may have elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. All shelf life markings must comply with the latest revision of MMS1A, and labels must clearly display the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number. Packaging and shipping must follow commercial standards to ensure the contents are protected from damage during transit via common or other carriers. All materials must be marked in accordance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Bidders are required to specify the source and part number being supplied. The acquisition is managed by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after receipt of order.