SANITIZER, HAND

The contract calls for the procurement of 20 packages of hand sanitizer, each containing 24 units of a 4 fluid ounce, unscented, waterless cleanser with a 70% ethyl alcohol base, identified by NSN 8520-01-346-9200. Each unit must meet strict specifications including a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months, with no more than five months having elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Packaging and labeling must fully comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items, and preservation and packing must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, ensuring sealed unit containers and suitable commercial shipping packaging that protects against damage. Hazardous material shipping requirements under IP025 apply, and parcel post is prohibited; all shipments must be traceable. The items are to be delivered FOB destination to two locations: Gastonia, NC and Holloman AFB, NM, within 20 days of order issuance. Invoicing must be done electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and contractors must be registered and trained in this system. All suppliers must provide the source and part number of the sanitizer being supplied and are subject to extensive regulatory compliance requirements including DFARS and FAR clauses covering cybersecurity, hazardous materials, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Contractors must comply with safeguarding requirements for covered defense information as outlined in clauses such as 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, and must also meet NIST SP 800-171 assessment standards. The contract includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, electronic payment submissions, and restrictions on compulsory arbitration. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a unique entity identifier and CAGE code, and submit all required socioeconomic representations, including small business status if applicable. The solicitation is issued under simplified acquisition procedures via the DLA Internet Bid Board System with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, and is managed by the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF under the Department of Defense. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation; the contract type and value are to be determined upon