PLUG, EAR

The contract involves the procurement of 326 packages of universal-sized, disposable ear plugs made of vinyl foam, each package containing 200 units, for use across all medical acquisitions. The item is identified by NSN 6515-01-364-1461 and must be sourced from distributors in the specified unit of issue. All packaging must adhere to commercial standards as outlined in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container to prevent damage or breakage, and shipped in commercial exterior containers suitable for safe delivery via common carrier at the lowest cost to the designated delivery point in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Marking requirements strictly follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, replacing MIL-STD-129, and require each container to display the NSN, manufacturer name and CAGE code, date of manufacture, expiration or retest date, contract number, and lot number, with the manufacture date clearly prefixed by “MFD.” The solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-028E, is part of a simplified acquisition process with a response deadline of May 5, 2026, and an anticipated delivery timeline of 84 days after order placement. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated through DFARS clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information and complying with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors are required to provide current UEI and CAGE codes, along with accurate socioeconomic representations. Special requirements include adherence to hazardous material labeling under DFARS 252.223-7001 and notification procedures for any item containing radioactive materials. The contract type has not been finalized but is expected to be Firm Fixed Price, with deviations applied to multiple FAR clauses to allow flexibility in contract structure, employment policies, sustainable procurement, and system maintenance compliance.