Needle, dissecting

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical, through its Medical Supply Chain, is soliciting quotes for line item 0001, dissecting needles under NSN 6640-01-181-3173, with quotes due November 19, 2026 via DIBBS under request for quotation SPE2DH27T0565. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used."

Delivery is required within 20 days on FOB Destination terms, with inspection at destination per FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation uses Fast Auto Evaluation procedures and incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 106. Quantity ranges are permitted, and early awards are permitted for micro-purchases. Fast Pay applies if the final award value falls below the FAR 13.402(a) threshold.

The attached file summary, which is derived and does not alter the Set Aside line, places delivery at a military facility in Baumholder, Germany, and describes three packages of curved steel dissecting needles, 36 per package, manufactured to Fisher Scientific part number 08-960B for use with an 08-955 holder. The same summary reports similar items awarded at $10.70 to $59.88 per unit over the past decade.

Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, packaging and marking under Medical Marking Standard No. 1 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, and hazardous material identification if applicable. Quoters must also address DFARS clauses covering covered defense telecommunications equipment, transportation by sea, safeguarding of defense information, and small business representations. The procurement carries Product Service Code 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.