Wiping rags 7920-00-205-1711

The GSA Federal Acquisition Service is soliciting quotes for wiping rags (NSN 7920-00-205-1711), specifically cotton and cotton-synthetic blend rags designed for cleaning machinery. The solicitation requires rags meeting precise specifications including a minimum size of 200 square inches, width of at least 9 inches, length not exceeding 44 inches, and weight between 3-10 ounces per square yard, with water and oil absorbency capabilities within 15 seconds and moisture content below 7.5 percent. Quoters must provide descriptive literature demonstrating technical acceptability, as technical compliance is weighted more heavily than price in the evaluation process. The government will utilize a best value determination approach for quote evaluation, and quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov to the specified email address. The offer due date is November 6, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. CDT, with inquiries directed to kreme.davis@gsa.gov or 817-492-5848.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 314910, with a size standard of 500 employees, making this opportunity exclusively available to qualified small businesses in this category. The government is requesting 190 bales of wiping rags, with each bale weighing 50 pounds, representing a one-time purchase order to be fulfilled under FAR Part 13.302. Contractors must select either the Vendor Portal (VP) or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for order processing, with EDI preferred for vendors anticipating more than 50 orders per month. Delivery is expected within 7 business days after receipt of order, and the place of performance is Fort Worth, Texas 76102. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in the solicitation documents.