Tactical Headsets for Harris Radios

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. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on July 30, 2026, 4:00PM. 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 requires the following items: CLIN 0001: Electronic Tactical Headset Must meet the following salient characteristics: Mil spec tactical headset with active hearing protection/enhancement Fixed single lead for U174 NATO Coyote brown Headband configuration & ops-core/FAST/ ARC helmet mounts Noise canceling telescopic boom mic with wind reduction MAP 5 ambient hearing presets Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22cB Port for external mic for use with gas masks Waterproof submersible 3’ x 30+ min 50 hours of environmental listening Compatible with low profile helmets Required to be compatible with Harris XL-200 radios using a tactical push to talk radio adapter CLIN 0002: Tactical Radio Adapter/Push To Talk (PTT) Must meet the following salient characteristics: Push to talk Single lead Adapts electronic headset to Harris XL-200 radios Dust and waterproof Mil spec Must not disable emergency button Ambidextrous PTT PTT designed to prevent accidental open/hot mic Heavy duty 360 rotating clip Utilizes standard Nexus TP-120 connector 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