Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 7 Aug 2026 · Small Business Set Aside - Total · Department of the Army, DoD · Newington, NH · Qty 39 EA · NAICS 334310 · Solicitation W50S8A26QA017
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Can be bid as a nonmanufacturer: 500 or fewer employees, normally sells this item, takes possession of it, and supplies a product made in the US by a small manufacturer unless SBA has waived that. 13 CFR 121.406(b)
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Description
Amendment 1 - 01 July 2026: This amendment is to add the QTY required for each CLIN. Amendment 2 - 17 July 2026: This amendment is to provide the RFIs from the RFI period and their corresponding answers from the customer. Amendment 3 - 29 July 2026:Updated RFI and CLIN0001 and CLIN0002 descriptions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W50S8A26QA017 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334310: Audio and Video Equipment and Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 302 Newmarket Street, Newington, NH 03801. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The NH Air National Guard has a requirement for a modular, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tactical communications headset system. The system must consist of a wired, protective communication headset (CLIN 0001) and a compatible, physical Push-to-Talk (PTT) radio adapter (CLIN 0002) acting as a modular system. CLIN 0001: Electronic Tactical Headset (QTY: 39 EA) Must meet the following salient characteristics: Mil spec tactical headset with active hearing protection/enhancement Fixed single lead for U174 NATO (wired connection only; wireless and external control unit configurations are excluded) Low-impedance dynamic microphone configuration compatible with military/NATO wiring standards Coyote brown Headband configuration & ops-core/FAST/ ARC helmet mounts Noise canceling telescopic boom mic with wind reduction Multi-mode ambient hearing presets (minimum 5 profiles) Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22dB Port for external mic for use with gas masks Waterproof submersible to 3 feet for 30+ minutes Minimum 50 hours of environmental listening battery life Compatible with low profile ballistic helmets Required to be compatible with Harris XL-200 radios using a tactical push to talk radio adapter (CLIN 0002) CLIN 0002: Tactical Radio Adapter/Push To Talk (PTT) (QTY: 39 EA) Must meet the following salient characteristics: Push to talk Single lead Adapts electronic tactical headset to Harris XL-200 radios Tactical Radio Amplified Adapter/PTT designed for headsets with military/NATO wiring (properly matches low-impedance headsets to high-impedance radio systems) Must connect and function plug-and-play without requiring any radio programming, software, or firmware modifications Dust and waterproof Mil spec Must not block, disable, or interfere with the radio's native top-mounted emergency button Ambidextrous PTT button layout PTT switch designed to prevent accidental open transmission/hot mic scenarios Heavy duty 360-degree rotating attachment clip Utilizes standard female Nexus TP-120 connector interface Black in color Interested parties should see Instructions to Offers in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1) Interested parties should also see Evaluation factors in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2) Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days. All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on July 15, 2026 to Eve Maker at eve.m.maker.civ@army.mil and Richard Trafton at richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W50S8A26QA017. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W50S8A26QA017 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W50S8A26QA017. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. See the Provisions & Clauses attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
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