WICK, EAR

The contract pertains to the procurement of 1 package of 10 sterile ear wicks designed for the administration of otic medication in the treatment of otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear. Each wick is of the MeroCope ear wick design, intended for insertion by both physician and patient, with removal performed by the patient. The product is packaged individually in easy-open sterile packets, with a unit of issue consisting of a package of 10 wicks per box. The item must have a 36-month shelf life from the date of manufacture, and no more than five months may have elapsed between manufacture and delivery to the government. The National Stock Number is 6510-01-362-0639, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after order placement to the destination specified as Groton, Connecticut. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-071H, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 339112 for medical supply manufacturing. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards where applicable, and packaging must align with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking. Hazards associated with the product are governed by the Hazard Communication Standard and applicable federal statutes, with labeling and safety documentation required if applicable. The contract includes mandatory clauses regarding cybersecurity safeguarding of covered defense information, whistleblower rights, equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, and trafficking in persons, alongside requirements for compliance with the System for Award Management and sustainable procurement policies. Delivery is FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of delivery, and payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. All contractors must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, provide accurate socioeconomic representations, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. No pricing details are included in the solicitation.