PLUG, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-062Y seeks the procurement of 2 boxes of disposable foam earplugs, each box containing 200 pairs, with a total quantity of 400 units. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-660-8200 and must be non-PVC foam. All units must be packaged commercially as specified, with each complete unit sealed in a protective container to prevent damage or breakage, and collectively packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport by common carriers at the lowest rate to the delivery point at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Marking must strictly follow the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical items, and includes mandatory information such as company name, part number, NSN, unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack. Barcoding via 2D Data Matrix is implied through MMS No. 1 compliance. Packaging must align with RP001 for palletization and ASTM D3951 for commercial standards, with parcel post prohibited and traceable shipping methods required. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses addressing contract type flexibility, equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material labeling, radioactive material notifications, foreign purchase restrictions, and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171. Offerors must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and are required to represent their small business status if applicable, including any joint venture participants. The contract requires submission of hazardous material labels and SDS for non-exempt items via DIBBS, which is the sole portal for proposal submission. The response deadline is May 18, 2026, and delivery must be completed within 20 days after award. Payment will be processed exclusively through WAWF, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery location. There is no stated total contract value, and the contract type remains unspecified, though offerors may propose alternative contract types.