WICK, EAR

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-231M seeks the procurement of 2 packages of sterile ear wicks, each containing 10 units, designated by NSN 6510-01-362-0639, for use in treating otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear. The product must conform to the Merocel Pope ear wick design, be insertable by a physician and removable by the patient, and not fragment during use. Each wick is packaged individually in a sterile, easy-open packet, with 10 packets per box, and the entire lot must be delivered in a unit of issue of 10 per package. The wicks must maintain a minimum shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture, and no more than five months may have elapsed between the manufacturer’s date and the delivery date to the government. Delivery is required within 84 days to a point of performance in APO, 09227-0000, under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and the I&W Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, while hazardous material labeling adheres to 29 CFR 1910.1200. All items must be commercially packaged for safe transport and meet DLA packaging requirements. The contract incorporates comprehensive cybersecurity and information safeguarding clauses, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, and prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018. Contractors must comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, maintain current SAM registrations, and submit required representations regarding socioeconomic status, human trafficking compliance, and employment eligibility. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with a combination of invoice and receiving report submissions, and all offers must be submitted by the close of business on July 20, 2026. The acquisition is a simplified procurement under NAICS code 339112 with no set-aside, and contractors must adhere to deviation 2026-O0038 for certain socioeconomic clauses and deviation 2026