PLUG, EAR

The contract calls for the delivery of 2 boxes, each containing 50 pairs of non-linear, medium-size, triple-flange ear plugs in olive green, designed to provide 24 dB NRR with the cap closed and 9 dB NRR with the cap open. Each pair includes a detachable cloth cord and is individually packed in a clear pillow case with a black beaded chain. The unit of issue is a box (BX) of 50 pairs, with delivery required within five days of award to Aberdeen, South Dakota, under FOB destination terms. Packaging must comply with commercial standards for medical acquisitions as specified, with each unit sealed in a protective container and packed in commercial-grade exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest rate, including export packaging when necessary. Marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS NO. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items, and includes required elements such as the unit of issue, quantity, shipping address, mark-for information, and transaction control number. The contractor must adhere to DLA packaging requirements for palletization and ensure compliance with ASTM D3951 unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which also governs all technical, quality, and preservation standards referenced. The solicitation is issued under SPE2DS-26-T-238G by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Medical Supply Chain, with electronic submission required through DIBBS and invoice processing mandated via WAWF. All contract clauses apply, including those on combating trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and Chinese military company equipment, and restrictions on arbitration agreements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel per FAR 52.246-2, and the contractor must represent its small business status and comply with socioeconomic certification requirements if applicable. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and awards will be based on compliance with specifications, delivery timelines, and regulatory adherence under a simplified acquisition procedure.