SPONGE, SURGICAL

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-076L calls for the procurement of 1 package of sterile surgical sponges, each containing 1,200 units (4 inch by 4 inch), with two sponges sealed in each envelope and twenty-four envelopes per package. The product must have a minimum shelf life of 60 months from the date of manufacture, and no more than nine months may have elapsed between the manufacturer’s production date and delivery to the government. All labeling must conform to the latest revision of Medical Marking Standard No. 1A, including the date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, and contract or lot number. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport by common carrier at the lowest rate. The Medical Marking Standard No. 1 supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical items, unless the item contains radioactive materials above specified thresholds, in which case MIL-STD-129 remains applicable. The item, identified by NSN 6510-00-721-9808, must be delivered within 20 days of award to the U.S. Air Force Medical Command facility in San Antonio, Texas, with FOB destination terms placing risk of loss on the government upon receipt. The contract mandates compliance with all applicable federal acquisition regulations and defense federal acquisition regulation supplements, including cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding of covered defense information, prohibitions on the use of equipment from designated Chinese telecommunications providers, and requirements for U.S.-flag vessel transport of ocean shipments. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, provide accurate representations of their small business status and socioeconomic classification, and ensure compliance with trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product provisions. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all deliverables are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the delivery point. The supply chain must be free from covered defense telecommunications equipment or services from restricted vendors, and subcontracting activities must align with the commercial product and service requirements outlined in the DFARS. The solicitation is open to qualified small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, and SDVOSB entities, with possible price evaluation preferences for eligible categories, though the official basis for award is not specified