HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE OPHTHALMIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to Bausch & Lomb Incorporated for the procurement of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Ophthalmic Solution, specifically Ocucoat Viscoelastic 1ml, formulated as a 2% solution intended for use in high-volume, small-incision cataract surgery and lens inserter lubrication. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE2DP-26-T-4086 and awarded on July 21, 2026, has a total value of $1,567.80 and covers ten boxes, each containing six units, for delivery to JBER, Alaska, with a delivery requirement of five days after award. The supply is regulated by the FDA and must comply with a non-extendable 24-month shelf life under RS001 requirements. Packaging must meet commercial standards per RP001 and labeling must strictly follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, requiring inclusion of the National Stock Number, manufacturer date, expiration date, contract number, and lot number on each unit. The contract is FOB destination with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of delivery, governed by FAR 52.246-2. The contract includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing compliance with whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, cybersecurity incident reporting, safety issue notification, transportation by sea, reflagging or repair work, prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements, System for Award Management maintenance, material requirements, and simplified acquisition terms. Deviation 2026-00038 is applied to several clauses including those governing contract type, payment, small business representation, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and combating trafficking in persons. The contractor must maintain current representations in SAM and comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with the Berry threshold reduced to $150,000. Cybersecurity requirements include NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment compliance, and hazardous material identification and safety data requirements are incorporated. Invoicing and payment must occur via Wide Area Workflow with both invoice and receiving report submissions, adhering to DFARS Appendix F. The award was processed through an automated simplified acquisition process, and all submissions must follow the SF18 form, with questions directed to the designated buyer, Alec Deichman.