DLA Quarter million dollar Hearing Protector solicitation; $226,260 est value

Hearing Protector 4240-00-759-3290
Hearing Protector 4240-00-759-3290

DLA Troop Support is soliciting 9,000 hearing protectors.  These ear muffs, NSN 4240-00-759-3290 are manufactured by David Clark, part number 372-9AN2. Technical data is available for download including military specification MIL-A-23899B(AS).

There has been only one supplier of this item over the last 10 years.  Astrocom Electronics last sold these hearing protectors for $25.14 in quantity of 7,000.  They have been purchased in smaller quantities through DOD E-mall for $34.17 each.  Based on past procurement history pricing, we estimate the value of this contract at $226,260.  DLA estimates annual demand at 18,128 with 4,198 in stock.

All offers are due by May 7, 2021.   This item is managed by Qualified Parts List (QPL).  A detailed discussion about the QPL can be found here.

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