The Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) are seeking qualified suppliers for Surgical Sponges, Neuro Patties, and X-Ray Detectable products through a Sources Sought notification aimed at forming a Qualified Suppliers Listing (QSL). This initiative, slated to establish the QSL by November 15, 2024, is specifically for the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) within the Military Health System (MHS). Vendors are required to register in the DAPA Management System and may need to contact the Prime Vendors, Cardinal Health and Owens & Minor, to ensure compliance for participation.
Interested vendors must submit a complete QSL Package Worksheet, which includes company identification, product specifications, and documentation proving compliance with TAA regulations and FDA standards. The aim is to standardize the offered products while ensuring they are not made with natural rubber latex and meet various packaging and labeling requirements.
The selection process includes a technical review panel evaluating vendor submissions by November 19, 2024. This program reflects the government’s effort to maintain a reliable supply chain for essential medical consumables used across all branches of the military, while also emphasizing quality and regulatory adherence. Overall, this Sources Sought serves to streamline procurement processes within the Military Health System.
The document outlines the qualification requirements for vendors applying to the Qualified Supplier List (QSL) for the supply of surgical sponges, specifically X-ray detectable neuro patties, to the Department of Defense (DoD). Key stipulations include having a DAPA number (or be in the process of acquiring one), an agreement with a DoD Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor, and an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including manufacturer part numbers and compliance documentation with initial submissions.
The required products encompass various sizes of surgical sponges packaged in specific units, ensuring they adhere to technical requirements such as being sterile and not made from natural rubber latex. Supporting documents must include attestation letters, photos of packaging, and valid FDA listings. Failure to comply with any of these requirements will disqualify submissions, emphasizing rigorous adherence to specifications and documentation for successful vendor qualification in this federal procurement process.