SURGICAL PACK, DISPOSABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded LC Industries Inc., a small disadvantaged and woman-owned small business with CAGE code 1A920, a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $1,066.80 for the delivery of surgical packs, disposable, identified by NSN 6515016791672 and part number 840049. The contract consists of multiple line items, each specifying quantities in thousands (KT) at a uniform unit price of $26.67 per KT, with no variance allowed in quantities. Performance is order-driven, requiring delivery within 45 days after order placement, with a target delivery deadline of August 28, 2026, and FOB destination terms placing transportation cost and risk on the contractor. Deliveries are directed to various military medical facilities across the United States, including locations in Alaska, Texas, and Nevada, with specific shipping instructions to be followed. Compliance with stringent packaging, marking, and preservation standards is mandatory, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and palletization, and Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1) for labeling, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items. All shipments must use traceable delivery methods, and parcel post is prohibited. The contractor must ensure proper barcoding and labeling with unit of issue, quantity per unit pack, transportation control number, purchase order number, and contract line item number to prevent shipment frustrations. Cybersecurity compliance requires implementation of DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions are enforced against the use of equipment or services from Kaspersky, ByteDance, Huawei, ZTE, and other specified foreign entities. All delivery personnel must be enrolled in RapidGate for base access at certain locations, at the contractor’s expense. Electronic invoicing is mandatory through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment handled by DFAS at Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses relating to whistleblower protections, labor rights, human trafficking prevention, paid sick leave, small business utilization, and dispute resolution, with no options or extensions available.