Supplier of Raw Materials for Test Strips

The contract seeks a supplier to provide essential chemical reagents such as DPD, specialized dyes, absorbent paper substrates, and other raw materials critical for the production of diagnostic water test strips. These materials are integral to manufacturing processes that enable rapid, accurate detection of water quality parameters, supporting military and public health surveillance needs. The solicitation is issued under a subcontract classification with a NAICS code of 325998, indicating it falls under other chemical product and preparation manufacturing. Performance is required at Fort Riley, Kansas, with a zip code of 66442-0000, ensuring alignment with logistical and operational demands of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 21, 2026, providing a narrow seven-day window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. While no set-aside criteria or specific organization type preferences are outlined, the issuing entity is the Department of Defense through its Medical Supply Chain organization, underscoring the mission-critical nature of the materials required. Suppliers must be prepared to meet stringent quality, consistency, and delivery standards to support ongoing diagnostic strip production, with no indication of interim or partial deliveries being acceptable. All submissions must be made through the designated DIBBS portal linked in the solicitation.