TOWELETTE, BENZALKON

The contract is for the procurement of individually wrapped, alcohol-free antiseptic towelettes impregnated with benzalkonium chloride, measuring 8.5 inches by 5 inches, in packages of 100, identified by NSN 6510-01-483-3333. The product must be nonwoven, white, and have a non-extendable shelf life of 24 months, with no more than three months elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and delivery to the government. The item is subject to stringent packaging and marking requirements, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and Medical Marking Standard No. 1 for labeling, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for non-radioactive items. Packaging must meet commercial standards, ensuring protection during transit via common carrier, and export packaging is required when necessary. Hazard communication regulations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 apply, mandating accurate labeling and submission of Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award, with updates required if product composition or regulatory standards change. The towelettes are destined for delivery to Fort Bliss, Texas, with a strict delivery window of 20 days after award, under FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until receipt at the destination. The solicitation, identified as SPE2DS-26-T-038S, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Medical Supply Chain under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of May 6, 2026, and an expected award date shortly thereafter. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal, and electronic invoicing is required through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance for safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessments. Contractors must also affirm representations regarding small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any use of covered telecommunications equipment or services. The contracting officer may select from various contract types not yet specified, and no evaluation factors or weights are detailed in the solicitation, suggesting award may be based on lowest price technically acceptable. The item falls under NAICS code 339113, and while pricing is not provided in the solicitation, the unit of issue is a