PLUG, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-080G seeks the procurement of 6 boxes of hypoallergenic medical-grade polymer ear plugs, each box containing 25 pairs, for delivery to USS LABOON DDG 58 at FPO AE 09577 under FOB Destination terms. The items must be manufactured to medical-grade standards and packaged in sealed unit containers that protect against damage and breakage, with exterior shipping containers meeting commercial standards for safe, cost-effective transport via common carrier, including export packaging when necessary. All packaging and labeling must strictly comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129, and must include standardized barcoding for item identification and tracking. The units are subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination by the government, with quality assurance governed by ASTM D3951 for packaging and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence over other standards. The contract requires strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations, including clauses on equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguarding, and contractor information systems. Special requirements mandate compliance with hazard communication labeling for any regulated substances, and all offers must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by May 26, 2026. The place of performance is Nashville, TN, and delivery is due within 20 days of order receipt. No pricing data is provided in Section B, so the total contract value cannot be determined, and the contract type remains unspecified. The offeror must provide accurate UEI and CAGE codes, and represent their small business or socioeconomic status if claiming applicable preferences. Payment will be processed exclusively through WAWF, and all contract administration activities are routed through the designated DoDAACs. The primary point of contact is Dorothy Marquis at DLA Troop Support.