SPONGE, SURGICAL

This contract is for the procurement of sterile surgical sponges measuring 4 inches by 4 inches. The items are packaged with two sponges per sealed envelope, with 25 envelopes per box and 24 boxes per package, resulting in a total unit of issue of 1,200 sponges per package. The delivery requirement is set for five days after the order is placed, with the place of performance located in San Antonio. The sponges must have a shelf life of 60 months, and no more than nine months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. All packaging and labeling must adhere to commercial standards and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, specifically including the manufacturer date, expiration or retest date, and the contract or lot number. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF.