PLUG, EAR

The contract covers the procurement of 1 box of 50 pairs of large, triple-flanged, brown ear plugs designed to provide 24 dB NRR with the cap closed and 12 dB NRR with the cap open, each pair including a detachable cloth cord and packed in a clear pillow case with a black bead chain. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-632-4185 and is subject to strict packaging and marking requirements under Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions. Each unit must be sealed in a protective container, with commercial exterior shipping containers used to ensure safe, cost-effective delivery to Fort Bragg, NC, with FOB destination terms placing transportation risk and cost on the contractor. The delivery window is 20 days from order release, with the required delivery date set for May 27, 2026. All packaging and labeling must conform to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and ASTM D3951, unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs procurement standards. Hazardous materials, if any, must be documented with Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and Federal Standard No. 313, with full disclosure required prior to award. The contract mandates compliance with cybersecurity regulations including NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibits the use of telecommunications equipment from entities listed under Section 889 of the NDAA. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and the contractor must be registered in SAM. The solicitation requires offerors to self-certify their size and socioeconomic status under small business programs, disclose Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and affirm adherence to employment and anti-trafficking clauses including Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Employment Eligibility Verification, and Combating Trafficking in Persons. The contract type remains unspecified, but the procurement falls under simplified acquisition procedures, and proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by June 1, 2026. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for verifying conformance to all technical, packaging, and marking standards.