SUTURE, NONABSORBABL

The contract specifies the procurement of 3 boxes of nonabsorbable surgical silk sutures, size 0, 30 inches in length, with a straight needle, braided construction, and black color, identified by NSN 6515-01-604-2016. Each box contains 36 units, and delivery is required within 20 days of award to Camp Pendleton, California, with FOB destination terms. The item has a strict 60-month non-extendable shelf life under RS023 TYPE I CODE S requirements, and all packaging must adhere to commercial standards outlined in the procurement document, including sealed unit containers that prevent damage and exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport at the lowest cost. Marking must fully comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical items, and packaging must meet DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and ASTM D3951 standards unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contractor must ensure complete traceability and labeling per MMS NO. 1, and all hazardous materials must include hazard warning labels approved under 252.223-7001, with submissions required prior to award. The contract mandates compliance with DLA’s cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered information systems, as well as adherence to labor and ethical standards, including prohibitions on human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, and the use of hexavalent chromium. Electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow is mandatory, and payment processing requires a valid DoDAAC. All submissions must be made electronically via the DIBBS portal by the May 26, 2026 deadline, and bidders must specify the source and part number being supplied. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses with deviations related to subcontracting, contract modifications, safety notifications, export controls, and ethical obligations, and requires offerors to provide Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code information, with additional disclosures triggered for defense telecommunications equipment or joint ventures. Inspection and acceptance authority rests with the government at the delivery point.