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NAICS Code· 424210

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and/or external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions. Illustrative Examples: Antibiotics merchant wholesalers Endocrine substances merchant wholesalers Blood derivatives merchant wholesalers In-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics merchant wholesalers Drugs merchant wholesalers Botanicals merchant wholesalers Vaccines merchant wholesalers Cosmetics merchant wholesalers Vitamins merchant wholesalers Veterinarians' medicines merchant wholesalers Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 424210 – Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Merchant Wholesalers encompasses the wholesale distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and related healthcare products to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and government medical facilities. This sector serves as a critical link in the federal healthcare supply chain, enabling the procurement of prescription medications, over-the-counter therapeutics, medical devices, and ancillary items such as bandages, syringes, and diagnostic consumables.

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NAICS code 424210 covers Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and/or external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions. Illustrative Examples: Antibiotics merchant wholesalers Endocrine substances merchant wholesalers Blood derivatives merchant wholesalers In-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics merchant wholesalers Drugs merchant wholesalers Botanicals merchant wholesalers Vaccines merchant wholesalers Cosmetics merchant wholesalers Vitamins merchant wholesalers Veterinarians' medicines merchant wholesalers Cross-References.

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SCOPOLAMINE TRANSDEThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE2DX25D9900 to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC with CAGE code 1UNB0 for the procurement of 7.000 packages of Scopolamine Transdermal, identified by NSN 6505014562380, at a total price of $458.36. The order was issued on July 14, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 29, 2026, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all freight costs and risk until delivery. The unit price is $65.48 with zero tolerance for quantity variance, and acceptance is conducted by the government at the destination upon receipt. The contract references DFARS 252.232-7003 mandating electronic invoice submission likely through WAWF, with payment processed via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using payment office code SL4701 and accounting code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. Packaging and marking requirements specify use of the manufacturer’s CAGE code and part number, adherence to the NSN, and shipping by traceable means only, explicitly prohibiting parcel post, though no MIL-STD packaging standards are cited. The awardee is listed as a merchant wholesaler under NAICS 424210, with no socioeconomic status or size certification disclosed, nor any special clauses, options, subcontracting requirements, or representations beyond basic commercial item procurement. The contracting officer is Lisa Quinn, with Shairy M. Cartagena serving as local administrator, but no official COR or COTR is identified. The basic contract is an IDIQ vehicle utilized for this low-value, high-turnover pharmaceutical delivery, consistent with a lowest price technically acceptable acquisition approach typical for DLA medical supply lines.
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METHOCARBAMOL TABLETSThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE2DX25D9900 to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC, a small business with certifications as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, for the supply of 2,000 bottles of METHOCARBAMOL TABLETS with NSN 6505006601601. The total contract value is $25.32, with a unit price of $12.66 per bottle, and no variation in quantity is permitted. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 29, 2026, to Fort Stewart, Georgia, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until delivery. Shipments must be sent via traceable means, prohibiting parcel post, and all packages must be clearly marked with the traceable identifier W33RBS61830088 and relevant form block information, though no specific packaging, preservation, or labeling standards such as MIL-STD are cited. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with final approval contingent on conformity to contract specifications. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using payment code SL4701. The contracting officer is LISA QUINN, with no designated COR or COTR listed. The procurement is governed by the underlying IDIQ contract, and no subcontracting plan, options, or special requirements beyond shipping and marking are specified. The manufacturer’s CAGE code is 7A8G1, and while no formal contract clauses or evaluation factors are included in the available documentation, socioeconomic certifications trigger federal reporting obligations.
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SCOPOLAMINE TRANSDEThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded Delivery Order SPE2DP26F7520 to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC under the base contract SPE2DX25D9900 for the procurement of one unit of Scopolamine Transdermal (NSN 6505014562380) at a total price of $65.48. Delivery is required by July 29, 2026, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until the item arrives at the specified location. The contractor, certified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, must ship the product via the fastest traceable means, prohibiting parcel post, and ensure all packaging and documentation are clearly marked with the NSN, CAGE codes (1UNB0 and 3KJG9), and NDC numbers to support tracking and compliance with DoD supply standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point by the Government, with final authority vested in the Contracting Officer Lisa Quinn. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using the specified accounting code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. No additional contract clauses, special requirements, or attachments are explicitly included in the order, and no COTR or formal evaluation factors are documented, suggesting reliance on the foundational terms of the underlying IDIQ contract. The award was issued electronically through DIBBS on July 14, 2026, and the contractor is expected to meet all pharmaceutical procurement standards without specified MIL-STD references or additional quality testing protocols beyond conformance to contract requirements.
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LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order, SPE2DP-26-F-7541, to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC, identified by CAGE code 1UNB0, for the procurement of 2.000 pharmaceutical units of LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHL, with National Stock Number 6505015495732, at a total value of $1.60. The order was issued on July 14, 2026, under the basic contract SPE2DX-25-D-9900 and requires delivery to Fort Drum, NY, by July 29, 2026, under FOB destination terms with payment responsibility falling to the contractor. The contractor is designated as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Business, and must comply with stringent shipping requirements, including the use of traceable transport methods and prohibition of parcel post. Packaging and marking must include the NSN, NDC, and identification numbers from the purchase order, with consignee information clearly labeled, though specific MIL-STDs are not cited. Invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system per DFARS 252.232-7003, and payment will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at the designated remit-to address. Inspection and acceptance are the Government’s responsibility at the delivery site, and the contractor must ensure the product meets all contractual and regulatory standards. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, or detailed specifications were included in the order, with references pointing to the underlying basic contract for additional terms. The delivery quantity is fixed with no variance allowed, and medical substitution is permitted only with prior approval. The contracting officer is Lisa Quinn, reachable via DLA, and the issuing office is DLA Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA.
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METRONIDAZOLE TABLETSThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a single-line-item delivery order to CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. under the master contract SPE2DX-25-D-8022 for the delivery of one bottle of METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS, identified by NSN 6505013069504, at a unit price of $21.64, resulting in a total contract value of $21.64. The award, issued on July 14, 2026, is part of a commercial off-the-shelf procurement under the NAICS code 424210, with the contractor classified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR Part 19 and SBA programs. Delivery is required FOB destination to Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, CT, with strict instructions to ship via the fastest traceable means and prohibit parcel post. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, with no tolerance allowed for quantity variance. The product must be shipped with the contract number SPE2DX-25-D-8022 and delivery order number SPE2D9-26-F-7331 clearly marked on all packaging and documentation, though no specific packaging, preservation, marking, or barcoding standards beyond this are detailed. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using accounting data BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189, with electronic invoicing via EDI implied. The contracting officer is Lisa Quinn, and Michelle Pampel serves as the local administrative contact; no COR or COTR is named. No formal contract clauses, attachments, evaluation factors, or MIL-STD references are included, indicating a streamlined, low-value, non-complex transaction governed primarily by delivery terms, identification requirements, and acceptance at destination.
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LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract SPE2DX-25-D-9900 to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC (CAGE 1UNB0), a small business certified as both a small disadvantaged business and a women-owned business, for the supply of 2 packages of LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (NSN 6505015495732) at a total contract value of $1.60. The order, issued under solicitation SPE2DP26F7537 and dated July 14, 2026, requires delivery by July 29, 2026, to a military destination in Watertown, NY, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation risk and costs until receipt at the delivery point. The item must be shipped via traceable means with parcel post explicitly prohibited, and all packages must be clearly marked with the base contract number, delivery order number, and a traceable shipping identifier W51JNR61540004, while adhering to DoD logistics standards implied through the use of CAGE codes, NSNs, and destination labeling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site by an authorized government representative, with no tolerance permitted for quantity variance. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using the provided payment code SL4701 and accounting data 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189, with the contracting officer Lisa Quinn overseeing administration and Shairy M. Cartagena serving as local medical supply chain support. The order is fully executed with no options, modifications, or additional line items and relies on the terms of the underlying IDIQ contract, with no explicit FAR clauses, MIL-STD references, or formal evaluation factors documented in the award notice, indicating a streamlined commercial fulfillment under established logistical protocols.
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SCOPOLAMINE TRANSDEThe Defense Logistics Agency has awarded DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC, identified by CAGE code 1UNB0, a delivery order under the prime contract SPE2DX25D9900 for the procurement of SCOPOLAMINE TRANSDE, identified by NSN 6505014562380 and PR 7017496567, with a total contract value of $720.28. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, as part of a federal procurement action under solicitation number SPE2DP26F7519, and the product is intended for use by the Department of Defense. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or NAICS code, and no detailed point of contact or place of performance information is provided beyond the U.S. country code. The award notice is accessible through the DIBBS system via the provided UI link, reflecting the transaction as a standard federal acquisition event managed by the Defense Logistics Agency.
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LORATADINE TABLETSThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE2DX-25-D-9900 to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC, with CAGE code 1UNB0, for the supply of 7,000 packages of LORATADINE TABLETS identified by NSN 6505013770448 and NDC 00904-7511-61. The total contract price is $140.07, with a firm-fixed unit price of $20.0100 per package and no variance allowed in quantity. The order was issued on July 14, 2026, and requires delivery by July 29, 2026, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB destination terms with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs. The awardee is certified as a small business and a Women-Owned Small Business, affirming eligibility under relevant federal socioeconomic programs. Shipment must avoid parcel post and be sent by the fastest traceable method, with all packaging marked using the Transportation Control Number W91KBP60890104 and the designated NDC. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with government responsibility for verifying conformity to contract requirements. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using the accounting code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189, with administrative oversight managed by the DLA Troop Support Medical Supply Chain in Philadelphia. The contracting officer is Lisa Quinn, and Shairy M. Cartagena serves as the administrative contact. No standard FAR or DFARS clauses are explicitly included in the delivery order documentation, and no attachments, special requirements, evaluation factors, or contract administration roles beyond the ordering officer and administrative contact are specified. The procurement appears to be a streamlined commercial item purchase under the base IDIQ contract, with minimal clause incorporation and no reference to MIL-STDs, packaging standards, or technical specifications beyond the NSN and NDC. Invoicing and payment procedures reference voucher codes and document identifiers without specifying electronic systems such as WAWF. The order lacks option periods, key personnel provisions, security clearance requirements, or conflict of interest clauses. The absence of clauses, attachments, and detailed evaluation criteria suggests a low-value, routine acquisition with reliance on the
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EPINEPHRINE INJECTIONThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE2DX-25-D-8022 to Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAGE 00E55) for the supply of EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, identified by NSN 6505016674146 and NDC 54288-0103-10, with a total contract value of $160.68. The award, issued on July 14, 2026, is a single-line, fixed-price delivery order for two boxes at $80.34 per box, with no option quantities or variance permitted. The product must be delivered FOB Destination to USS CANBERRA LCS 30, Unit 10047 Box 1, FPO AP 96694, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs and risks until acceptance at the final location. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Government at the destination, and the item must conform exactly to contract specifications without substitution. The award is consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, typical for standardized medical supplies under DLA procedures. Cardinal Health, Inc. is certified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance obligations under the Small Business Act and requiring accurate representation in the Dynamic Small Business Search database. Packaging and marking requirements mandate clear identification of the contract and delivery order numbers on all packages and associated documents, in accordance with DLAD PROC NOTE C19 and C20, though no specific preservation, barcoding, or military packaging standards are cited. Electronic invoicing via EDI is required, with payments processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio under accounting code 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The contracting officer is Lisa Quinn, with administrative oversight by Michelle Pampel at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia. No formal Statement of Work, technical specifications, or FAR clauses were included in the available documentation, reflecting a streamlined procurement process focused on compliance with logistical, labeling, and delivery requirements for a sole-source pharmaceutical supply.
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SUNSCREEN PREPARATIONThis contract specifies the procurement of a topical sunscreen preparation containing 4.5% titanium dioxide and 4% zinc oxide with a sun protection factor of 50, designed for outdoor use and formulated to be sweat and water-resistant for 80 minutes, hypoallergenic, oil-free, PABA-free, and biodegradable. The product is packaged in units of 24 tubes, each containing 3 ounces, with a total shelf life of 24 months requiring a minimum of 21 months of remaining shelf life upon receipt by the first government activity. Storage must be maintained between 15°C and 30°C in a cool, dry environment. The item is regulated by the FDA and must comply with all applicable DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, superseding ASTM D3951 where conflicting. Packaging and labeling must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, replacing all references to MIL-STD-129, and all units must be sealed in commercial containers capable of preventing damage during transit. The material must be shipped via traceable means, not parcel post, and delivered FOB destination within 20 days of contract award, with no variance in quantity permitted. The contract identifies United Spirit of America Inc as the manufacturer, with part number 3.0 BAS SUNS SPF50T and NSN 6505-01-657-9247. The order quantity is six packages, with a total price of $6.00, and delivery is designated to the 0528 EN BN HHC ENGINEER BN at 5000 Central Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71201-0000. The item is classified as a Type I (Code M) shelf-life item, meaning its 24-month shelf life is non-extendable and subject to RS016 and RS001 requirements. All packaging must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, including palletization standards, and marking instructions. The solicitation is issued under SPE2DP-26-T-4045 with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and is intended for government use only, requiring referral to a product specialist via EBS prior to award. The original required delivery date is July 9, 2026, and the point of contact for inquiries is James Foggie.
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LORATADINE TABLETSThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded Cardinal Health, Inc. a delivery order under contract SPE2DX25D8022 for LORATADINE TABLETS, with a total contract value of seventy-nine dollars and forty-four cents. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE2D926F7327, and the product is identified by NSN 6505013770448 and PR 7017496464. This procurement is part of a federal acquisition process, with the Department of Defense as the overseeing agency and the place of performance located within the United States. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or NAICS code and is administered through DIBBS, with the official record accessible via the provided DIBBS link.
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LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLThe Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE2DX25D9900 to DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP INC, identified by CAGE code 1UNB0, for the procurement of 3.000 pounds of loperamide hydrochloride, identified by NSN 6505015495732, at a unit price of $0.80 per pound, resulting in a total contract value of $2.40. The order was issued on July 14, 2026, with delivery required no later than July 29, 2026, to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, under FOB destination terms where the contractor is responsible for freight and payment methods but the government conducts inspection and acceptance at the delivery point. The contract includes strict marking and labeling requirements mandating that all packages and associated documentation include the CLIN, PR number 7017496814, and NSN for traceability, while parcel post is explicitly prohibited and traceable shipping methods are required. The awardee is certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR and DFARS regarding SAM registration, subcontracting plans, and potential audit verification. Payment is to be processed by DFAS at PO Box 182317, Columbus, OH, through voucher-based invoicing with no electronic invoicing system specified. Although no formal contract clauses, attachments, or MIL-STD references are listed, the procurement is structured under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity base contract and follows a lowest-price technically acceptable approach consistent with its minimal scope, fixed quantity, zero variance allowance, and absence of technical evaluation factors. Contract administration is managed by Lisa Quinn of DLA Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA, with Shairy M. Cartagena serving as the local administrative contact, while no contracting officer’s representative is designated. The contract includes no options, extensions, or special requirements beyond logistics and socio-economic compliance, reflecting a routine, low-value pharmaceutical supply action within the DoD's medical logistics framework.
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