7920-00-205-1711 | RAG, WIPING | 'or Equal'

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for wiping rags identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 7920002051711 on a "brand name or equal" basis. The procurement seeks 489 bales of cotton or cotton-synthetic blend wiping rags meeting specific performance and dimensional standards, including a minimum size of 200 square inches, weight between 3.0 to 10.0 ounces per square yard, and the ability to absorb water and oil within 15 seconds. Vendors must comply with MIL-STD-129 marking and labeling requirements and submit complete, accurate quotes via email by December 16, 2025; quotes received after the closing time will be deemed late and acceptance is at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Evaluation will prioritize administrative and technical compliance, with price serving as the final evaluation factor; in case of a price tie, DARO (Date of Award Receipt Order) will serve as the tiebreaker. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis. Interested vendors should direct questions to brandon.israel@gsa.gov, and the solicitation was posted on December 4, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified. The procurement requires 489 bales of wiping rags (Overseas Trading P/N 1711 or equivalent) with a requested delivery timeline of 8 days to Fort Bliss, Texas. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and capable of receiving Purchase Orders via EDI or through the OMS Vendor Portal, or willing to onboard within 5 business days of award; pricing must be quoted on a FOB Destination basis with vendors' best delivery lead time. No specific budget ceiling or award value range is disclosed in the solicitation. The procurement is part of the Navy's PLASTICS REMOVAL IN MARINE ENVIRONMENT (PRIME) PROGRAM and emphasizes strict packaging requirements prohibiting plastic materials and mandating Kraft paper packaging only.