SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, S

The contract specifies the procurement of 4 boxes of absorbable surgical suture, size 2-0, 36 inches in length, each box containing 36 units, with a half-circle, 40 mm taper-point needle attached to one end. The suture is made of synthetic, undyed braided material with an antibacterial coating and is identified by NSN 6515-01-732-3679 with part number VCP957H, supplied by ETHICON US LLC. The item is classified as a Type I (CODE Q) medical product with a non-extendable 36-month shelf life. Delivery is required to Fort Bragg, NC, within 20 days of award under FOB destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of delivery. Packaging and marking must comply with DLA-specific standards, including RP001 for packaging, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging data, and Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items and mandates 2D Data Matrix barcodes and human-readable labeling with required codes including NSN, part number, contractor name, unit of issue, and DLA-specific identifiers such as CLNG/DRY, OPI, and PACK CODE. The contract incorporates numerous federal acquisition regulation clauses covering equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification and safety data sheets, cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, transportation by sea, whistleblower protections, and disclosure of information. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, and Safety Data Sheets must be submitted before award. The item is regulated as a medical device and requires FDA compliance documentation. All bids must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of May 26, 2026, and offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, and size status while representing socioeconomic certifications if applicable. Although the contract type and pricing details are not specified in the solicitation, it is anticipated that award will be made on a basis determined by the contracting officer, and payment will be processed electronically through WAWF. Technical and quality requirements are referenced via R/I codes from the DLA Master List, and failure to meet any specification, including shelf-life, packaging, labeling, or