PLUG, EAR

The contract specifies the procurement of 6 boxes of olive green, non-linear, medium-sized, triple-flange ear plugs, each box containing 50 pairs for a total of 300 pairs, identified by NSN 6515-01-632-4179. Each pair provides 24 dB NRR with the cap closed and 9 dB NRR with the cap open, and includes a detachable cloth cord packaged in a clear pillow case with a black beaded chain. The item is classified as a medical acquisition and must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all labeling, marking, and packaging requirements except for radioactive materials, which remain subject to MIL-STD-129. Packaging must be commercial and meet ASTM D3951 standards unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Each unit must be sealed in a protective container and shipped in commercial exterior containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest cost to the designated delivery points. Deliveries are required within 20 days of award, with FOB Destination terms applying across all delivery locations: Des Moines, IA; Tustin, CA; and Camp Pendleton, CA. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, including safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, and cyber incident reporting obligations. Additional requirements include compliance with the Hazcom Standard for hazardous materials, notification procedures for radioactive materials, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, and sustainable procurement obligations. Contractors must submit proposals electronically via the DIBBS portal by May 18, 2026, and adhere to all technical specifications in the DLA Master List. Invoicing must be conducted through WAWF, and payment processing requires accurate DoDAAC information. The contract type is not finalized and will be determined by the Contracting Officer, with offers permitted to propose alternative contract types under alternate clause provisions. All materials must be marked and documented per MMS No. 1, and contractors must disclose their UEI and CAGE codes as required under the restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment and socioeconomic status representations.