PAPER, FILTER

The contract calls for the procurement of 218 hundred-unit lots of quantitative filter paper, 9 cm in diameter, medium grade 40, intended for medical use under a simplified acquisition process. All units must be packaged in commercial-grade sealed containers that protect against damage and breakage, with exterior shipping containers suitable for safe, cost-effective delivery by common carriers to the designated destination in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, at FOB destination terms. Labeling and marking must strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions, and includes mandatory bar-coding compliant with this standard. Packaging follows MIL-STD-2073-1E guidelines with specific coding identifiers, and preservation methods are governed by referenced codes. The item is subject to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all contractor data must comply with DFARS cybersecurity and information safeguarding provisions including 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7018, which govern safeguarding covered defense information and prohibit acquisition of telecommunications equipment from certain Chinese military companies. Invoicing and payment must be conducted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors mandated. Delivery is required within 29 days after award, and acceptance occurs at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with inspection performed by the government. The solicitation allows for LPTA award methodology and includes socioeconomic set-aside considerations, though the specific contract type has not been determined pending award. The offering contractor must provide complete and accurate representations regarding size status, UEI and CAGE codes, and any engagement with covered defense telecommunications products. The contract also includes strict prohibitions on hazardous material storage and disposal, mandatory whistleblower protections, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS before the May 26, 2026 deadline, and no physical submissions are permitted.