Cloth, cleaning, low-lint CID a-a-59323A dated 3/24/05. Type II for general use, require low-lint, highly absorebent wiper. First article required in accordance with paragraph 3.6. U/I BX (2 each,…

The U.S. General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a task order call valued at $1,723.68 to Barnes Supply Co, Inc., a specialized manufacturer based in Martinsville, Virginia, on February 6, 2026. This call is issued against a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement valued at $5.5 million and effective through September 28, 2026. The task order procures Type II low-lint, highly absorbent cleaning cloths conforming to military specification CID A-A-59323A, intended for general use applications across federal agencies. The unit of issue consists of boxes containing two five-pound bags of cleaning cloth per box, with first article inspection required prior to full delivery. The contract is structured as firm fixed price with no set-aside designation, making it available through open competition. Delivery is scheduled for completion by February 21, 2026, with the product available for direct delivery to both military and civilian federal customers outside of the standard GSA Schedule system.

Barnes Supply Co, Inc. operates as a for-profit manufacturer specializing exclusively in military-specification cleaning cloths and has maintained continuous federal contractor status since its SAM.gov registration in December 2003. The company's focused business model centers on producing two primary product lines: Type I ultra-clean cloths for cleanroom environments and Type II general-use cloths meeting federal specifications. All of the company's federal contract awards have been issued through the General Services Administration without set-aside designations, reflecting sustained government demand for its specialized cleaning products. The underlying BPA vehicle, classified as an "Other Than Schedule" indefinite delivery mechanism, enables federal agencies to streamline procurement of these essential cleaning materials without repeated competitive processes.

Cloth, cleaning, low-lint CID a-a-59323A dated 3/24/05. Type II for general use, require low-lint, highly absorebent wiper. First article required in accordance with paragraph 3.6. U/I BX (2 each, five LB bags of cloths per box.