WIRE, ORTHODONTIC

The contract specifies the procurement of 3 packages of stainless steel orthodontic wires, each package containing 10 straight-length, spring-tempered, 18-gauge round wires with a diameter of 0.040 inch (1.02 mm) and a length of 14 inches, designed for casting and corrosion resistance. The unit of issue is PACKAGE (PG), and all delivery must comply with commercial packaging standards as outlined in the procurement document, including sealed unit containers that prevent damage and exterior shipping containers capable of safe, cost-effective transport via common carrier to the delivery point at APO, ZIP 96260-5479, under FOB Destination terms. Marking requirements strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), replacing MIL-STD-129 for this medical acquisition, and require clear indication of the unit of issue and removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Preservation methods are designated by placeholder codes and must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E formatting, though specific techniques are not defined. All items must be submitted with full source and part number identification. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-3917 by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH, has a response deadline of May 26, 2026, with delivery due 81 days after award. Proposals must be electronically submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), with technical data uploaded to the designated portal. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using approved electronic formats. Critical compliance clauses include FAR 52.246-2 for destination inspection, 52.222-36 and 52.222-50 for equal opportunity and anti-trafficking, and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), subcontracting, transportation by sea, and hazard communication. Contractors must represent their size status and UEI/CAGE information, and if providing covered defense equipment or services, disclose supply chain details. No contract value is explicitly stated but unit pricing of $8.83 per package is referenced. Packaging, marking, and delivery must meet all DLA and defense logistics standards, and final payment details, accounting data, and contracting officer contacts will be provided in the award documentation.