# DIBBS #SPE2DS-26-T-461M

DLA Troop Support requests absorbable surgical sutures from ETHICON US LLC

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE2DS-26-T-461M
**NAICS:** 339113

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Medical Supply Chain is soliciting absorbable surgical sutures for expedited delivery.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  - Sub-agency: DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain
  - Office: MD SURG FSF
  - Buyer: Nicholas McClernan, Philadelphia, PA
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - ETHICON US LLC (approved source)
- Products Requested:
  - Absorbable surgical suture
    - NSN: 6515-01-604-1894
    - Part number: J978H (ETHICON US LLC)
    - Material: Plastic glycolide lactide copolymer
    - Size: 0, 36 inches, undyed, coated Vicryl (polyglactin 910)
    - Needle: CTX, B3 1/2 circle, 36s
    - Unit of issue: 1 box (36 sutures)
- Quantity:
  - 1 box (36 sutures total)
- Notable Requirements:
  - Delivery required within 5 days, FOB destination
  - Strict packaging, marking, and quality standards
    - Compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1
    - Compliance with MIL-STD-129
  - Only ETHICON US LLC part number J978H is approved
  - Fast Award process for expedited procurement

### Description

SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SURG (QTY: 1, NSN: 6515-01-604-1894, Purchase Request: 7018431191)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 75ZC2, Part No: J978H, Company: ETHICON US LLC
 

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