Personal Toiletry Articles

PSC Category 8530 covers Personal Toiletry Articles, encompassing a wide range of personal hygiene and grooming products used by federal agencies. These products include items such as toothbrushes, razors, hand mirrors, and other essential personal care supplies typically procured for institutional settings like correctional facilities, military bases, and other government facilities. The category supports the basic personal care needs of government personnel and inmates across various federal agencies and institutions.

The federal contract awards in this category predominantly feature small-value purchase orders for specific hygiene items, particularly adult toothbrushes with multituft, soft design characteristics. Typical contract values range from $12 to $382, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders. Key contractors include South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation, Bob Barker Company, Inc., Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), and Plum Select LLC. Funding agencies include the Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Correctional Complexes, and various military and civilian government institutions. No specific set-aside programs were consistently used across these awards, indicating open competition.

The opportunities and awards reflect a consistent demand for personal toiletry articles across federal agencies. Notable procurements include health and comfort items for military personnel, personal hygiene supplies for correctional facilities, and specialized products like disposable razors and hand mirrors. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence and various Federal Correctional Complexes appear to be the primary purchasers, suggesting these items are critical for maintaining basic personal care standards in institutional environments. The contracts demonstrate a ongoing, routine need for these essential personal care products across different government sectors.