SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract specifies the procurement of surgical sponges measuring 4 inches by 4 inches, supplied in sealed envelopes containing two sponges each, with each box holding 25 envelopes and each package consisting of 24 boxes, totaling 1200 sponges per unit of issue. The product must be sterile and have a shelf life of 60 months, with no more than nine months elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government. All packaging must comply with commercial standards as outlined in the procurement document, requiring each unit to be securely sealed to prevent damage and shipped in suitable exterior containers capable of safe transport at the lowest feasible rate to the delivery point at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Marking requirements follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, replacing all references to MIL-STD-129, and must include the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number. The NSN 6510-00-721-9808 is the designated identifier, and bids must specify the source and part number. Compliance with DLA Master List technical and quality requirements is mandated, and all materials are subject to medical and packaging regulations set forth by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within 20 days of award under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-248R, which was posted on July 19, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026.