PLUG, EAR

The contract specifies the procurement of 50 pairs of PLUG, EAR model EP-3 SONIC DEFENDERS, designed for noise reduction in high-decibel environments. Each pair features an earplug with a 9 dB noise reduction rating when stoppers are removed and 16 dB when stoppers are inserted, effectively lowering hazardous noise levels above 80 dB. The earplugs are engineered with an ergonomic, low-profile design that conforms to the natural shape of the ear for comfort and secure retention. Manufactured from soft, hypoallergenic, medical-grade polymer, they meet stringent safety and biocompatibility standards for medical use. All units must be individually sealed in protective containers and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carriers at the lowest cost to the delivery point at Fort McClellan, ZIP 36205-0000. Labeling and marking must strictly comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, and sourcing information for this standard is provided through DLA Troop Support. The unit of issue is a pair, and the item is identified by NSN 6515-01-549-6457. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with revisions based on solicitation or award dates. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies in accordance with RQ011. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-287F, has a response deadline of August 4, 2026, and requires delivery within 20 days after award.