LITMUS PAPER

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price delivery order to Midland Scientific Inc. (CAGE 6P701) under solicitation SPE2DH26P1013 for 20 rolls of litmus paper (NSN 6640-01-127-0048) at a total price of $123.00, with delivery required within 30 days after the order date. The contract is designated as a DPAS-rated award, granting priority over non-DPAS orders to ensure timely fulfillment of national defense needs. Performance is subject to commercial packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E, though military packaging is not required for this commercial off-the-shelf item. Marking and labeling must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and barcoded shipping labels are voluntary. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin point controlled by DLA Troop Support using the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with mandatory submission of a Certificate of Conformance and DD Form 250 via WAWF. The contractor is not responsible for inspection but must ensure compliance with all contractual documentation and delivery requirements. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibiting acquisition of certain foreign telecommunications equipment and services, and restricting procurement of specific metals and satellite services. Subcontracting for commercial products follows updated clauses with deviations 2026-00015 and 2026-00038, which modify standard terms for commercial services and small business representation. Payment is processed electronically through WAWF, with no physical remittance instructions provided, and the payment office is identified by DoDAAC SL4701. The awardee must maintain active representation in the System for Award Management, including its Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and comply with requirements related to counterfeit electronic parts, cybersecurity incident reporting, and export controls. No evaluation factors, weights, or source selection methodology are stated, but the contract is structured as a straightforward commercial purchase with zero quantity variance tolerance and no options or extensions. All packaging, labeling, and documentation must be executed at the vendor’s location in La Vista, NE, under commercial practices with undefined preservation methods.