PLUG, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-030C seeks the procurement of 2 boxes of hypoallergenic medical-grade polymer ear plugs, each box containing 25 pairs, identified by NSN 6515-01-606-4565. Delivery is required within 20 days of the actual delivery order to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, under FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until delivery at the designated location. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions; each unit must be sealed in a protective container and packed in commercial-grade exterior shipping containers suitable for safe, cost-effective transport via common carrier. All packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), and items must be labeled in accordance with MMS No. 1, available through DLA Troop Support. The product must meet all technical and quality requirements listed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, and is subject to inspection and acceptance at the delivery point by the Government. The contract incorporates a range of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and Department of Defense supplements governing cybersecurity, ethics, transportation, and reporting. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, perform a basic assessment via the Supplier Performance Risk System, and report any cyber incidents promptly per DFARS clauses. Transportation of supplies by sea must be performed on U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is pre-approved. Hazardous materials must be labeled in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and any radioactive materials require prior notification to the Contracting Officer. All offerors must complete required representations in SAM, including disclosing UEI and CAGE codes, confirming small business status if applicable, and affirming compliance with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the Contracting Officer may award a fixed-price or alternate contract type as determined at award. The solicitation deadline is May 5, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal.