TUBE, CONNECTING, SURGICAL APPARATUS

The contract awarded to SZY HOLDINGS, LLC (CAGE 0AG09) under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-237M is for the procurement of a single line item: a surgical connecting tube (NSN 6515016270247), with a total contract value of $69.00. The award was issued on July 30, 2026, and delivery is required within five days after order placement, with the destination being a U.S. Army facility in Powidz, Poland. The item must meet strict medical and military packaging and marking standards, including compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions. The product must have a minimum 60-month shelf life, with no more than four months elapsed between manufacture and delivery. Detailed labeling is mandated, requiring the NSN, manufacturer name, CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, contract and lot numbers, and item description to be clearly marked on all units. Hazardous materials must be identified with appropriate labels and Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award, and the contractor is obligated to notify the government of any potential safety issues or changes to composition. Transportation by sea requires the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is granted, and all ocean shipments must include a bill of lading with specific data elements. Invoicing is exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and payment instructions require electronic submission per DFARS clauses. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering contractual rights, payment procedures, subcontracting, inspection at destination, and compliance with labor, environmental, and export control regulations, including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, trafficking in persons, and procurement from Communist Chinese military companies. The contractor must also affirm its small business status through SAM.gov and complete all required representations, including UEI and CAGE code validation. Contract administration is overseen by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Medical Supply Chain Division, with primary contact information provided for procurement inquiries, though no formal COR, COTR, or PCO is named. Pricing reflects a fixed-price structure with no option quantities or extended contract value specified, and the acquisition was processed under simplified procedures for noncommercial items.