SPONGE, SURGICAL

Solicitation SPE2DS-27-T-0962, issued by the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain, is for the procurement of surgical sponges (NSN 6510-00-058-4421) to be used as dressing material. The required items must be 20-12 mesh, with two sponges provided in a sealed envelope, packaged in units of 100. A critical quality requirement is the shelf life of 36 months, with a mandate that no more than 5 months have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Delivery is required within 20 days of the award, with an original required delivery date of October 27, 2026. The items are to be delivered FOB Destination to various locations in Mississippi, including West Point, Gulfport, Vicksburg, and Hattiesburg. The contract is not a small business set-aside and falls under NAICS code 339113. Packaging must adhere to DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with non-hazardous materials following ASTM D3951 and palletization following RP001. Marking and labeling must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and MIL-STD-129. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing and receiving reports via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The procurement is subject to various federal regulations, including the Berry Amendment, the Buy American Act, and DFARS requirements for safeguarding covered defense information. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination.