PLUG, EAR

Solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-421X is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Troop Support for the acquisition of two boxes of EP-4 Sonic Defender ear plugs. These large, hypoallergenic, medical-grade polymer ear plugs are identified by NSN 6515-01-606-4558, with each box containing 25 pairs. The items must have a non-extendable shelf life of 48 months, and no more than seven months may have elapsed from the date of manufacture to the date of delivery to the government. Delivery is required within 20 days after the order, with the destination point located at the Commander Naval Surface Group Europe in FPO AE 09501-3300 or the US Naval Station Rota in Spain. The contract mandates strict adherence to medical packaging and marking standards. All materials must be marked according to Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for this acquisition. Packaging must be commercial grade, utilizing suitable sealed unit containers and exterior shipping containers to prevent damage, with palletization complying with RP001 and general packaging following ASTM D3951. Labels must include the NSN, manufacturer, CAGE code, contract or lot number, and relevant manufacture and expiration dates. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. This procurement is subject to various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements.