PLUG, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-097F seeks one box of 50 pairs of non-linear, small-sized, triple-flange ear plugs in yellow, with a noise reduction rating of 24 dB when the cap is closed and 12 dB when open. Each pair includes a detachable cloth cord and is individually packaged in a clear pillow case with a black beaded chain, conforming to the unit of issue specified as a box of 50 pairs. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-632-4167 and must meet all technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards where applicable. Delivery is required within 20 days after order placement to the destination address in Marietta, Georgia, under FOB destination terms. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and all external labeling must follow MEDICAL MARKING STANDARD NO. 1, which overrides MIL-STD-129 for medical items. The contract includes mandatory cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, along with compliance to hazard communication standards requiring pre-award submission of labels and safety data sheets for any hazardous components. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment will be processed via electronic methods at the designated remittance address. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a valid UEI, and meet size and socioeconomic status representations as required under FAR and DFARS, including potential small business certifications. The contract applies multiple clauses related to subcontracting, payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, prohibition of mandatory arbitration, export controls, and restrictions on procurement from communist Chinese military companies. The evaluation process is not detailed in the solicitation, implying an LPTA approach is likely, and technical and compliance adherence will be the primary basis for award. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain under the NAICS code 339113 for other medical device manufacturing, with no set-aside designation specified.