HYGIENE KIT, HOSPITAL PATIENT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC (CAGE 1KA59) for the procurement of one hygiene kit for hospital patients, identified by NSN 6530016189373, under solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-5258. The total contract value is $150.00, with delivery required within five calendar days after award, and the item is to be delivered FOB destination, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until receipt at the final delivery point. The award was issued on July 22, 2026, and the contract incorporates a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business representation, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials handling, intellectual property authorization, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and cybersecurity compliance per NIST SP 800-171. The kit must meet stringent packaging and labeling standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, RP001 for DLA-specific palletization, and MMS NO. 1 for medical item marking, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this acquisition. Shelf-life requirements mandate a 12-month non-extendable shelf life with no more than two months between manufacture and government receipt, and all units must be clearly marked with manufacturing and expiration dates, contract number, and lot number. Invoicing must be completed electronically via WAWF, and the government retains sole responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the destination. Contract administration relies on DLA-specific DoDAACs for financial tracking, but payment office and contracting officer details are not specified. Offeror certifications regarding small business status, UEI, and CAGE codes were required but not provided in the award documentation, and while socioeconomic representations are referenced, no specific program status is confirmed. The contract includes mandatory ethics and information safeguarding provisions, requiring contractor compliance with whistleblower protections, restriction on unauthorized disclosure of government data, and adherence to cybersecurity protocols for covered defense information. No options, modifications, or additional line items are included, and the acquisition reflects a streamlined, non-competitive procurement consistent with automated simplified acquisition procedures through DIBBS.