Type 1 Sound level meters

This solicitation, designated HT940626QE043, seeks Type 1 Sound Level Meters under a full and open, unrestricted competition managed by the Defense Health Agency through the HCD SOUTHEAST office in Frederick, MD, with performance and delivery required at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. The requirement is for a complete set of equipment including two 1/4 inch free-field condenser microphones, one tripod, two SOUNDPRO DL-1-1/3 sound level meters, two 1” mic/preamplifier adapters, and one DMS Full License Software CD, with all items subject to Type 1 specifications including a 167 dB measurement range. Submissions must quote for all line items as a complete package; partial responses will be rejected. Offers are evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, where technical acceptability—assessed through vendor capabilities, performance history, and delivery schedule—takes precedence over price, with past performance and pricing carrying equal but secondary weight. Offerors must submit a technical capabilities statement, three verifiable past performance references with contact and contract details, and either a published price list or two invoices from private or public institutions to validate pricing. All vendors must have current SAM.gov registration and provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, along with size status and socioeconomic certifications if applicable. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to Kimberly P. Bunn by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 20, 2026, with no phone inquiries permitted. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, with FOB Destination terms applying, and payment will be processed through WAWF in arrears, net 30. The solicitation mandates compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including security requirements for information systems, prohibitions against ByteDance and other restricted foreign products, whistleblower protections, labor standards, and Buy American provisions. Contractor personnel accessing government facilities must undergo background investigations up to T3R level, complete annual Information Assurance training, and obtain SAAR-N approval for system access. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are not specified in the solicitation and are assumed to be covered under a referenced schedule. Delivery must be completed on or before June 30, 2026, with inspection and acceptance conducted by government personnel at the Portsmouth site.