PLUG, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-105K seeks a single box of 50 pairs of non-linear, small, triple-flange ear plugs in yellow, each pair equipped with a detachable cloth cord and packaged in a clear pillow case with a black beaded chain. These hearing protection devices provide a noise reduction rating of 24 dB with the cap closed and 12 dB with the cap open. The unit of issue is a box containing 50 pairs, identified by NSN 6515-01-632-4167, and must be supplied with the source and part number clearly specified. Delivery is required within 20 days after order placement, with FOB destination terms applying to the bulk break point at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The solicitation mandates compliance with DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, and all packaging and labeling must adhere to the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, while also meeting ASTM D3951 packaging standards unless overridden by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which includes referenced technical and quality standards with 'R' and 'I' identifiers. The ear plugs must be shipped via the fastest traceable means, and parcel post is explicitly prohibited. This is a simplified acquisition with a small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113, closed to bids on June 3, 2026. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit all required representations and certifications, including size status, small business status, and compliance with federal employment, trafficking, and cybersecurity standards. The contract incorporates clauses addressing whistleblower rights, cyber incident reporting, safeguarding covered defense information, hazardous material handling, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and mandatory arbitration agreements. Contractors must submit safety data sheets for any hazardous materials and adhere to Hazard Communication Standard labeling, and are liable for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regardless of contract terms. Destination inspection applies, and failure to meet requirements such as additive manufacturing restrictions or missing safety documentation may render an offeror nonresponsible. Payments must be processed through Wide Area Workflow using the appropriate DoDAACs identified in the award, and all items must be free of government identification if rejected. All technical data and inquiries must follow DLA-specific portals, and quotations submitted outside the deadline must be filed via DIBBS with a "N" bid