SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, S

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting the procurement of nonabsorbable surgical sutures under contract number SPE2DS-26-T-272R, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The item, identified by NSN 6515-01-604-2966, will be delivered in boxes of twelve units to Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, Connecticut, with FOB destination terms and an original delivery date of July 28, 2026. The procurement is governed by DLA’s Packaging Requirements for Procurement RP001 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and the product has a non-extendable 60-month shelf life under TYPE I (CODE S) preservation standards. The contract imposes strict cybersecurity and information safeguarding obligations, including compliance with NIST SP 800-171, mandatory reporting of cyber incidents per 252.204-7012, and prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities. Ocean transport must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted at least 45 days before shipment, requiring documented efforts to secure domestic carriers and submission of ocean bills of lading. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129, with MSDS submissions required prior to award. Payment processing must occur electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoicing requirements tailored to fixed-price delivery terms. The contract includes clauses addressing subcontracting, small business representation, accelerated payments, inspection at destination, default, and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations and mandatory arbitration agreements. Offerors must provide current Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes and represent their size status and socioeconomic qualifications, with affirmative responses triggering supplemental reporting for covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation references multiple DLA, DoD, and federal standards, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over general standards such as ASTM D3951. The contracting officer has not specified the contract type, and no evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology are detailed in available documentation.