U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a purchase order to Pro Flight Gear LLC for P.A.C.E.-NG earbuds valued at $196,655.00 with an award date of September 22, 2026 and completion deadline of December 1, 2026. The procurement carries a total small business set-aside designation.
Performance occurs at Pro Flight Gear's facility in Marana, Arizona. CBP's Air and Marine Operations will distribute the earbuds to Air Interdiction Agents and Aviation Enforcement Agents to enhance communication clarity with Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control during flight operations and provide hearing protection during high-noise enforcement activities. The earbuds interface with newly purchased Rotary Wing Advanced Technical Helmet flight helmets and headsets. CBP justified the award as a sole-source procurement under FAR 12.102(a), determining that PACE NG with silicone tips provide the correct size and fit for compatibility with the new helmets following field testing of three earbud options. Pro Flight Gear is a minority-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business.