SPONGE, SURGICAL SCR

The contract solicits five packages of surgical scrub sponges, each package containing a standardized tray with six small wing sponges, three sponge sticks, four ounces of PVP-iodine scrub, two ounces of PVP-iodine paint, two absorbent towels, two blotting towels, two cotton-tip applicators, a four-compartment tray, and a pair of vinyl gloves, all wrapped in CSR wrap. The product is latex-free and must be manufactured and marked in accordance with the latest edition of the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, with each container clearly labeled with the lot or control number and date of manufacture prefixed by “MFD.” The item, identified by NSN 6530-01-689-4443, is regulated by the FDA and must comply with applicable registration, labeling, and GMP requirements. Packaging must follow commercial standards as defined by MIL-STD-2073-1E with specified codes for containment, cushioning, and wrapping, and palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Delivery is required within five days of award to Williamsburg, VA, under FOB destination terms, with destination inspection mandated and compliance with FAR 52.246-2 governing acceptance criteria. The solicitation, numbered SPE2DH-26-T-4181 and issued by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH, is a request for quotations under simplified acquisition procedures, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026. It incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on contract type, changes, inspection, default, payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, safeguarding of contractor information systems, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, hazardous materials identification, and sustainable products—all modified by deviation 2026-00038. The offeror must comply with the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001, as well as NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. While not designated as a small business set-aside, the procurement remains open to all qualified suppliers, though submission requires current SAM registrations and disclosure of any non-domestic materials. All payments must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow with proper receiving reports aligned to DFARS Appendix F, and the contracting officer retains discretion on award, potentially applying a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The sole