PLUG, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-083B calls for the procurement of 2 boxes of disposable non-PVC foam earplugs, each box containing 200 pairs, to be delivered to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, within 20 days after award. All units must be individually sealed in commercial-grade containers that protect against damage or breakage, and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport by common carrier at the lowest cost to the delivery point. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), while labeling must adhere strictly to Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which replaces MIL-STD-129 for all non-radioactive medical items. Markings must include the unit of issue, government contract information, and barcodes in accordance with MMS No. 1, and suppliers must provide their company name and part number with their bid. Delivery is FOB destination, meaning the contractor retains risk and responsibility until the goods arrive at the specified location. The contract includes mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses related to safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity incident reporting, subcontracting rules, whistleblower rights, and limitations on the use of third-party reported cyber data. Suppliers must also comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R and I numbers and may be subject to NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Offerors must hold a current UEI and CAGE code, disclose size and socioeconomic status, and certify compliance with rules regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and the government will conduct final inspection and acceptance at the destination. The solicitation closes on May 26, 2026, and responses must be submitted through the DIBBS portal; no pricing is provided in the solicitation, and award will be based on technical acceptability and compliance with all specified requirements.