WICK, EAR

The contract seeks the procurement of a sterile, latex-free, non-lining, non-adherent ear wick designed specifically for otolaryngology surgery to treat otitis externa, with key performance attributes including high absorbency, non-traumatic design, and being virtually lint-free and compressed. The item is identified by NSN 6510-01-724-9619 and is to be delivered in a case of 100 units per case, with a single order quantity of one case. Delivery is required within 20 days after the order date to FPO, ZIP 96698, under FOB Destination terms, and the solicitation, issued under SPE2DS-26-T-088V, requires responses via the DLA Internet Bid Board by May 26, 2026. The procurement falls under simplified acquisition procedures governed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 104, and incorporates federal acquisition regulation clauses related to whistleblower protections, cyber incident reporting, safety notifications, transportation, and contractor disclosures. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, with all unit and shipping containers meeting commercial packaging standards, palletization requirements under RP001, and specific preservation data codes outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1E. The supplier must be registered in the System for Award Management, employ the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and receiving reports, and adhere to mandatory representations regarding small business status, human trafficking compliance, cybersecurity under NIST SP 800-171, Buy American provisions, and hazard communication standards. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers must be sourced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and any non-domestic materials must be disclosed. The contract explicitly prohibits the use of natural rubber latex and requires full compliance with all applicable federal and defense regulations, including those governing contractor reporting, payment documentation, and material certification.