Hearing conservation program

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Hearing Conservation Program seeking audiologist services and custom hearing protection for its employees. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide on-site earmold impressions and custom hearing protectors with a minimum Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 for up to 140 BSEE employees. Quotes must be submitted by February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with the contract award to be made on a best value basis considering technical factors and price. The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to deliver high-quality, custom-fit hearing protection that meets the specified technical requirements. The period of performance is originally planned for one month from the date of award, though Amendment 0001 later cancelled the entire solicitation.

The initial solicitation was not designated as a small business set-aside, though it was categorized under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees. Services were initially planned to be performed at two locations: the CAJUNDOME & Convention Center in Lafayette, LA and the BSEE Virginia Office in Sterling, VA. The contract deliverables include earmold impression services, custom hearing protectors with earplug lanyards and carrying cases, and an earset adjustment process to address fit issues. However, Amendment 0001, issued on January 30, 2025, ultimately cancelled the entire solicitation, effectively terminating the procurement process. No incumbent contractor or specific award value was disclosed in the available documentation.