FY16-Graco Pack n Play for Safe Cribs Program

The District of Columbia is seeking procurement for the FY16-Graco Pack n Play for Safe Cribs Program, a targeted initiative focused on providing safe sleeping equipment for infants. This contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 66c85ab7829eb5d869072a58, was posted on July 27, 2016, with a rapid turnaround time and a due date of July 29, 2016. The procurement appears to involve the acquisition of Graco Pack n Play portable cribs, likely as part of a broader child safety and welfare program aimed at reducing infant mortality and promoting safe sleep environments. The short window between posting and submission suggests an urgent need for these critical infant sleep products. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, the brevity of the solicitation implies a straightforward procurement process focused on meeting immediate community needs.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Given the nature of the procurement and its focus on child welfare, there may be potential preferences for local vendors or those with experience in public health supply chains. The budget range and potential award value are not specified in the available information. The rapid timeline and specific product specification (Graco Pack n Play) indicate a targeted, time-sensitive procurement designed to quickly deploy safe sleeping equipment to vulnerable populations within the District of Columbia. Organizations interested in responding would need to demonstrate the ability to quickly supply a specified quantity of these portable cribs and potentially meet any additional quality or logistical requirements implied by the program's objectives.