PLUG, EAR

The contract pertains to the procurement of hypoallergenic medical-grade polymer ear plugs, identified by NSN 6515-01-606-4565, with a quantity of two boxes, each containing 25 pairs. Deliveries are required to be made within 20 days after order receipt to the destination address associated with USS PAUL HAMILTON DDG 60, FPO AP 96667, under FOB Destination terms. All units must be packaged in commercial-grade sealed containers that safeguard against damage and breakage, with exterior shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest possible rate, including export packaging when necessary. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical items; non-medical and radioactive materials must follow MIL-STD-129. Bar coding and labeling must comply with the data matrix and barcode specifications within these standards, and all marking must include the unit of issue and quantity per pack. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200, and contractors must disclose which federal statutes govern their labeling if exceptions apply. The solicitation references the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements as the controlling authority for technical specifications, overriding other standards where applicable. Compliance with DLA packaging and palletization requirements is mandatory. Offers must be submitted electronically through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of July 30, 2026, and contractors must be registered with a UEI and CAGE code. Payment will be processed exclusively via WAWF using the Invoice 2in1 document type. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses relating to equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, shipping by sea, subcontracting for commercial products, safety issue notification, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements. While the type of contract is not specified, it may be awarded as a fixed-price or other type at the contracting officer’s discretion, with no contract price provided in the solicitation. Socioeconomic considerations for small business concerns, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB entities, are applicable, and offerors must complete required representations regarding size status, joint ventures, and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Inspection