PLUG, EAR

The contract specifies the procurement of 5 boxes of noise-filtering ear plugs, each box containing 25 pairs, for a total of 125 pairs. Each ear plug is a medium-sized, foam-tipped, corded device with a plastic body and polymer-foam canal tips, featuring a locking ring that secures the plug to the earlobe at seven points. The plugs have a 28 dB NRR rating when the sound filter is capped and 14 dB NRR when uncapped. Units are individually sealed in polybags and packed in a dispensing case per box. All packaging must comply with commercial standards as outlined in the procurement document, ensuring each unit is protected in a sealed container and shipped in durable exterior containers suitable for safe delivery via common carriers at the lowest possible rate. Marking must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and copies of this standard are available through DLA Troop Support. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the contract are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation or award date. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-289T, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, and delivery required within 84 days of award to APO 09227-0000. The point of contact is Marcos Aliaga, and the NAICS code is 334511 under the Department of Defense.