CLOTH, LENS

The contract specifies the procurement of 100% non-woven cotton lens cleaning pads, packaged in quantities of 100 per unit, designed for precision cleaning of sights, optics, lenses, and other glass surfaces with high absorbency, extra wet strength, and a lint-dust-free, non-scratching profile. The item is identified by NSN 6640-01-454-6834 and is subject to strict packaging and marking requirements under Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions. Each unit must be sealed in a protective container, and bulk shipments must be packed in commercial-grade exterior containers suitable for safe, cost-effective delivery via common carrier to FPO addresses AP 96662 and AP 96663, corresponding to U.S. Navy vessels. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with FOB destination terms placing all risk and responsibility on the contractor until receipt. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-3842, mandates compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity safeguards, hazardous material identification, employment practices, and contractor reporting obligations, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance and Material Safety Data Sheets per OSHA regulations. Contractors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and may be evaluated based on small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and price preferences for HUBZone, 8(a), or WOSB entities, though no explicit evaluation weights are stated. The basis of award is likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with submissions required exclusively through the DIBBS portal by the May 19, 2026 deadline. Pricing is not provided in the solicitation, leaving unit and extended prices blank, and the contract type remains unspecified, though alternatives are permitted under deviation provisions. All materials must be non-hazardous under FED-STD-313, and if hazardous, must comply with additional labeling and packaging requirements per TQ Requirement IP025.