Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Supply Provision

The contract pertains to the supply of disposable personal protective equipment and safety apparatus required for abatement crews operating under OSHA compliance standards. Included items encompass respirators, full-body suits, gloves, boot covers, eyewash stations, and safety signage, all necessary to ensure worker safety during hazardous material handling. The procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, meaning only eligible small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans may bid, reinforcing federal support for this minority group. The NAICS code 423420 classifies the contract under Medical and Dental Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, indicating the nature of the goods being sourced. Performance of the contract is centered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with a zip code of 72114, specifying the primary location where the equipment will be delivered and utilized. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 7, 2026, giving interested vendors approximately five business days to prepare and submit proposals. The contract type is listed as a subcontract, suggesting it is part of a larger procurement structure, likely supporting another prime contract or federal initiative. The awarding entity is the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the acquisition on behalf of agencies requiring these safety commodities. Although no point of contact is listed in the provided data, all submissions must adhere to the federal procurement guidelines and meet specified OSHA and quality benchmarks to be considered eligible for award.