SPONGE, SURGICAL

This contract is a solicitation issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain, for the procurement of sterile surgical sponges. The required items are 4 inch by 4 inch sponges, packaged with two sponges per sealed envelope and 25 envelopes per box. The unit of issue is a package containing 1,200 sponges. The delivery requirement is specified as 5 days after receipt of order, with the place of performance located in San Antonio, Texas. The product must have a total shelf life of 60 months, and no more than 9 months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. All materials and labels must strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and the latest revision of MMS1A, including the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. Packaging must be commercial grade and capable of protecting the contents from damage during transit via common carrier. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 339113 and incorporates specific DLA technical and quality requirements, including guidelines for the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies.