Earmuff

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 1,500 Leightning LON Ultraslim Safety Earmuffs through a small business set-aside solicitation. The earmuffs must be black in color, feature a steel wire neckband, have snap-in ear cushions, and possess a 22dB noise reduction rating that conforms to ANSI S3.19-1974 standard. Specifically, the solicitation references the Howard Leight 1035112-VS model by Sperian as the desired product. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically through SAM.gov by May 30, 2025, and include detailed manufacturer specifications to be considered responsive. Additionally, contractors must complete specific representations in clause 52.204-24 and demonstrate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, with an exemption for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses and targets delivery to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, with a required delivery date of August 8, 2025. The procurement will be executed under FOB Destination terms, and vendors must provide comprehensive information about their manufacturing capabilities, including the manufacturer's size and geographic location. Quotes must be submitted via email to donna.todd@dla.mil, with potential contractors required to provide a detailed breakdown of lead times and manufacturing information. The contract falls under NAICS category 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) and PSC category 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment), indicating a specialized procurement within the safety equipment sector. Inspection and acceptance of the earmuffs will be performed by the government at the destination point.