99 -- Hearing Protection Devices

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is developing a strategy for recommending the best hearing protection solution for a worker who has hearing loss and works in noise. For this reason NIOSH will purchase different kinds of hearing protection devices available in the market. E'AR7 UltraTech7 12 Earplug with cord and case, Qty. 500, E'AR7 UltraTech7 16 Earplug with cord and case , Qty. 500, Bilsom 656 Earplug NST Large with cord and case, Qty. 400, Bilsom 656 Earplug NST Small with cord and case, Qty. 100; Peltor H10 Earmuffs, Qty. 8, Peltor H10P3E Earmuffs (hard hat attached models), Qty. 8, Peltor Tactical Pro Earmuffs, Qty. 30, E'AR7 Ultra 9000 Earmuffs (band), Qty. 40, Howard Leight Thunder Earmuffs (band), Qty. 30, Bilsom 847 NST Earmuffs (band), Qty. 20, Bilsom 848 NST Earmuffs (cap mounting), Qty 30, Bilsom 817 NST Earmuffs (band), Qty. 40, Bilsom 818 NST Earmuffs (cap mounting), Qty. 30, Bilsom 707 Earmuffs, Qty. 30, Pro Ears Dminear-D -BH-48 with adapter for comfocap/ DIP series, Qty. 45. Partial Bids will be accepted. Interested vendors are invited to submit a response, within fifteen (15) calendar days after publication of this notice, which must include prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the above requirements. No solicitation document exists, however, all responses from vendors demonstrating their capabilities will be fully considered. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilitized for this purchase. FAX responses are acceptable FAX No. (513)533-8283 as well as Email. All offerors are requested to respond with their written offers not later than 4:30 P.M. (EST). August 26, 2003.