Skin Markers

The government has issued a revised announcement regarding the procurement of skin markers, clarifying that it reserves the discretion to either standardize or not standardize this product line. Currently, the decision has been made not to standardize the skin markers at this time. This notice applies to the solicitation identified as MD-2502-11, posted on May 6, 2025, under the Department of Defense’s DLA Troop Support office located in Philadelphia, PA, with performance set in Frederick, MD. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 339113, indicating a focus on medical equipment manufacturing. The contract point of contact includes the MMESO Enterprise Wide Standardization team and Contracting Officer Tara J. Perrien, whose contact details are provided for vendor inquiries. This presolicitation is intended to inform potential vendors of the current status and government approach toward skin marker products, allowing them to prepare accordingly for any future opportunities related to this product line. The government’s stance emphasizes flexibility and avoids immediate commitment to standardization, signaling a potential for future changes based on evaluation and needs.