SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SURGICAL

This contract is a solicitation from the Department of Defense Medical Supply Chain for the procurement of one package of Ethilon nonabsorbable surgical nylon sutures. The specific item is a size 5-0, 18-inch long black monofilament suture featuring a Precision Point Atraloc P-3 stainless steel reverse cutting needle. The product must be provided in a sterile dry pack and adheres to a strict non-extendable shelf-life requirement of 60 months. The procurement is governed by DLA packaging and quality requirements, including the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and the protection of covered defense information. Bidders are required to specify the source and part number being supplied. The delivery timeline is set for 20 days after receipt of order, with the place of performance located in Groton, Massachusetts.