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PLUG, EAR
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This contract covers the procurement of polymer-bodied earplugs with double-flanged, noise-filtering features and a locking ring that secures the plug to the earlobe at seven points. The earplugs come in a clear color, medium size, are corded with a 26-inch lanyard, and provide a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 24 dB when capped and 11 dB when uncapped. Each pair is individually sealed in a polybag and packed into a dispensing case, with the unit of issue being a box containing 25 pairs. The earplugs have a shelf life of 120 months but must be delivered with no more than 68 months elapsed from the date of manufacture. All packaging and labeling must comply with specific military and DLA standards, including proper marking of NSN, manufacturer details, dates of manufacture and expiration or retest, and contract or lot numbers. Delivery is required within 20 days to multiple destination points including naval vessels, ensuring transportation by traceable means without parcel post. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List Quality and Technical Requirements, with marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and Medical Marking Standard No. 1. The contract specifies exact quantities, unit prices, and delivery instructions for two separate line items, each consisting of two boxes of earplugs. The product, managed by SureFire LLC, is classified as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulated by the EPA rather than a medical device, and all procurement details are coordinated under Department of Defense oversight via the Defense Logistics Agency.
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3581 CUMMINGS RD BLDG 3581, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, USSet-Aside
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PLUG, EAR, NOISE-FILTERING, DOUBLE-FLANGED<(>,<)>
LOCKING-RING, CLEAR COLOR, SIZE MEDIUM, CORDED<(>,<)>
25 PAIR: FEATURES POLYMER BODY, CAPPED SOUND
FILTER AND 26 INCH LANYARD. 24 dB NRR WITH FILTER CAPPED, 11 dB NRR RATING WITH FILTER UNCAPPED; LOCKING RING SECURES EAR PLUG TO EARLOBE AT 7 POINTS. EACH PAIR SEALED IN POLYBAG AND PACKED INTO DISPENSING CASE. ..
UNIT OF ISSUE IS A BOX OF 25 PAIR.
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SHALL HAVE A SHELF LIFE OF 120 MONTHS.
NOT MORE THAN 68 MONTHS SHALL HAVE ELAPSED FROM
DATE OF MANUFACTURE TO DATE OF DELIVERY TO THE
GOVERNMENT.
LABELS SHALL INCLUDE:
NSN
MANUFACTURER AND CAGE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE, EXPIRATION, OR RETEST DATE
CONTRACT NUMBER/LOT NUMBER
.
MARKINGS ON ALL CONTAINERS SHALL INCLUDE THE LOT
(CONTROL) NUMBER AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE PREFIXED
BY "MFD".
.
.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
.
BIDDER SHALL SPECIFY COMPANY AND PART NUMBER BEING SUPPLIED.
SPE2DS-26-T-042A
SECTION B
.
THIS ITEM IS NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE; IT IS NOT FDA REGULATED.
IT IS PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) REGULATED BY THE EPA.
..
APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL ACQUISITIONS:
PACKAGING AND PACKING SHALL BE COMMERCIAL AS
SPECIFIED IN THE PROCUREMENT DOCUMENT.
EACH COMPLETE UNIT SHALL BE PROPERLY PACKAGED
IN A SUITABLE SEALED UNIT CONTAINER CAPABLE
OF PROTECTING THE CONTENTS FROM DAMAGE AND/OR
BREAKAGE.
UNITS SHALL BE PACKED IN SUITABLE COMMERCIAL
EXTERIOR (SHIPPING) CONTAINERS (EXPORT WHEN
NECESSARY) WHICH SHALL INSURE ACCEPTANCE AND
SAFE DELIVERY BY COMMON OR OTHER CARRIER, AT
THE LOWEST RATE, TO POINT OF DELIVERY CALLED
FOR IN THE CONTRACT OR ORDER.
MATERIAL MUST BE MARKED IAW MEDICAL MARKING
STANDARD NO. 1. THIS SUPERCEDES ALL REFERENCES
TO MIL-STD-129.
COPIES OF MEDICAL MARKING STANDARD NO. 1
(MMS NO. 1) MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING DLA
TROOP SUPPORT VIA EMAIL TO fssb@dla.mil. MMS NO. 1 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Packaging/
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NSN 6515-01-606-4498. 03.14.2024
SUREFIRE, LLC 0BJZ8 P/N EP3-MPR-BULK-CLEAR
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0001 7016609274 0001 BX 2.000
NSN/MATERIAL:6515016064498
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0020
DELIVER FOB: DESTINATION
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
SPE2DS-26-T-042A
SECTION B
PR: 7016609274 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
PKGING DATA-QUP:001
WILL BE PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D3951.
All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951. Mark and label all packaging and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The Unit of Issue (U/I) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) will be as specified in the contract/purchase order. PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R50406
DDG 125 USS JACK H. LUCAS
DLA DISTRIBUTION SAN DIEGO
3581 CUMMINGS RD BLDG 3581
SAN DIEGO CA 92136-3581
US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC
NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R50406
DDG 125 USS JACK H. LUCAS
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
SHIP BY TRACEABLE MEANS. DO NOT USE PARCEL POST.
M/F: (TCN) R504066120EM54
RDD: 444
PROJ: EP5 TP 3
SUPP ADD: YNEM04 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 13
DIC: A4A DIST: 9B ADV: 2A FC: N7
Need Ship Date:00/00/0000 Original Required Delivery Date:05/06/2026
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0002 7016592634 0001 BX 2.000
NSN/MATERIAL:6515016064498
SPE2DS-26-T-042A
SECTION B
PR: 7016592634 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0020
DELIVER FOB: DESTINATION
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA-QUP:001
WILL BE PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D3951.
All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951. Mark and label all packaging and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The Unit of Issue (U/I) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) will be as specified in the contract/purchase order. PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R23182
USS JOHN P MURTHA LPD 26
UNIT 100440 BOX 1
FPO AP 96694
US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC
NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R23182
USS JOHN P MURTHA LPD 26
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR
US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. SHIP BY FASTEST TRACEABLE MEANS. DO NOT USE PARCEL POST.
M/F: (TCN) R231826112EA16
RDD: 777
PROJ: LK5 TP 2
SUPP ADD: YNEA01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 06
DIC: A4A DIST: 9B ADV: 2A FC: N7
Need Ship Date:00/00/0000 Original Required Delivery Date:05/05/2026
SPE2DS-26-T-042A NSN/Part Number: 6515-01-606-4498 Quantity: 2 BX Purchase Request: 7016592634QTY: 2 Delivery: 20 days ADO
