# San Antonio Water System Ionwave #26-1211

SAWS as-needed contract for five categories of hearing-protection products

**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** November 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-1211
**NAICS:** 423490, 423840

San Antonio Water System is seeking an as-needed supply of hearing-protection products for its workforce, with **Howard Leight, 3M, Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), and HexArmor** named as manufacturers or reference-product brands.
- **Buyer:** San Antonio Water System (SAWS), Purchasing Department.
- **Requested products and estimated quantities:**
  - 80 headband earmuffs — SAWS item 33838, specification 600-21.
  - 300 pairs of banded earplugs — item 11535, specification 600-22.
  - 6,500 pairs of disposable earplugs — item 11534, specification 600-23.
  - 4,500 pairs of reusable four-flange earplugs — item 11532, specification 600-24.
  - 4,300 pairs of reusable conforming three-flange earplugs — item 38239, specification 600-25.
- **Named OEMs and reference products:**
  - **Howard Leight:** QM 24+, Viking V1/V2/V3, QB1 HYG, Max-30, Air Soft DPAS-30R, and Smart Fit SMF-30.
  - **3M:** E-A-R 3000, E-A-Rflex 28 (320-1000), E-A-Rflex with UltraFit Tips (350-1100), E-A-Rsoft FX, and PELTOR X4A/37273(AAD).
  - **PIP:** 263-V2NB, 267-HPF910C, 267-HPR400C, and 267-HPR320C.
  - **HexArmor:** K2 earmuffs and compatible hygiene kit; accuFit and simpleFit disposable plugs; and simpleFit reusable plugs. Part numbers are detailed in the product line items.
- Products must meet SAWS specifications or be approved equals. Minimum noise reduction ratings are 25 dB for earmuffs, 27 dB for banded and reusable four-flange plugs, 30 dB for disposable plugs, and 25 dB for reusable conforming plugs.
- Notable features include washable or reusable designs where specified, corded plugs for applicable categories, and product-specific weight, fit, and packaging requirements. Bidders must identify the manufacturer, model or part number, package quantity, and pricing unit. SAWS may test samples and reject nonconforming products. Estimated quantities are for evaluation and do not guarantee order volume; delivery is expected within 10 calendar days after a purchase order.

### Description

San Antonio Water System is soliciting bids to establish an annual contract for ear plugs and related hearing-protection products in a variety of styles and sizes, on an as-needed basis. The scope includes five line items: headband earmuffs, banded ear plugs, disposable earplugs, reusable four-flange earplugs, and reusable three-flange earplugs, under the stated SAWS specifications or approved equals. The initial contract term is one year, from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2028, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Bids may be submitted electronically or by sealed bid and are due November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT; award is to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the overall lowest price.

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