Procurement and Supply of Benzocaine and Menthol Lozenges (Cepacol Extra Strength)

The contract requires the supply, packaging, and delivery of FDA-compliant sore throat lozenges containing benzocaine and menthol, formulated to match the strength of Cepacol Extra Strength, under three separate contract line item numbers. Products must be packaged in accordance with military packaging standards to ensure durability, sterility, and readiness for field use, with all units destined for Fort Stewart, Georgia, and delivered no later than five days after award. The procurement is managed by the Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA under the Department of Defense, with the NAICS code 325412 indicating classification within pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract opportunity, intended to support military medical readiness through reliable access to proven over-the-counter throat relief products.