SUNSCREEN PREPARATION

The contract calls for the procurement of SPF 30 sunscreen towelettes, each measuring 8x5 inches and individually sealed, with 300 sheets per package, designated as one unit of issue (PG). The item has a mandatory shelf life of 36 months, and no more than 31 months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. The product must be shipped FOB destination with a 20-day delivery window from order receipt, targeting delivery to the Naval Air Warfare Center in Patuxent River, Maryland. All packaging must meet commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a suitable container to prevent damage, and exterior shipping containers must ensure safe delivery via common carrier at the lowest cost. Packaging and marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. If the material is deemed hazardous per FED-STD-313, it must be packaged in compliance with TQ requirement IP025 and labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard; otherwise, it must be commercially packaged per ASTM D3951, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951. Delivery must be made by the earliest traceable means, and parcel post is prohibited. The solicitation requires submission of a Safety Data Sheet for any hazardous materials prior to award, and failure to do so renders the offeror ineligible. The contract is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a $150,000 threshold for the Berry Amendment. Offerors must be registered in SAM, maintain accurate representations including small business status, and comply with all DLA-specific requirements, including registration in DLA’s AMPS system for access to VSM. The contract will be executed through the Wide Area Workflow system for payment and receiving documentation, and all quotations must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of August 17, 2026. The solicitation may be eligible for automated award if no first article test requirements are present, and HUBZone preferences may apply unless waived. The item is identified by NSN 6505-01-586-4033 and Purchase Request 7017790835, with contract data originating from the Department of Defense