Ear muff

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 2,400 junior size ear muffs, specifically Peltor part number 97041-PEL-6C manufactured by 3M, under National Stock Number 4240-LL-S05-4247. This solicitation requires contractors to submit complete responses including manufacturer name, country of origin, and lead time information, with vendors offering equivalent products required to provide manufacturer specifications for evaluation. The procurement emphasizes cybersecurity compliance, requiring contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171 standards with current assessments not more than three years old, though Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items are exempt from this requirement. All solicitations must be completed in their entirety and submitted via email to JUNGHEE.KIM@DLA.MIL or fax to 360-476-4121, with incomplete or late submissions automatically disqualified. The solicitation was posted on August 14, 2025, with responses due by 1:00 PM on August 15, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), limiting competition to qualified small businesses in this category. The contract requires delivery of all 2,400 ear muffs to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Receiving Officer in Bremerton, Washington by August 29, 2025, establishing a tight two-week delivery timeline. Performance will take place in Bremerton, Washington 98314, with the items classified under NAICS code 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and PSC code 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment). The solicitation includes standard federal procurement clauses related to small business programs, supply chain security, and other government contracting requirements. No incumbent contractor or award value information is specified in the available documentation.