127 SFS Headsets and PTT Equipment Salient Characteristcs.pdf

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127 SFS Communication Headsets and Push-to-Talk Equipment- Limited Source (Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal)
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This is a Salient Characteristics document establishing minimum essential physical and functional specifications for a tactical communication suite required by the 127th Security Forces Squadron. The requirement is structured as "Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal To," allowing offerors to propose equivalent alternatives that meet or exceed all specified characteristics.

The solicitation encompasses five line items: (1) a Peltor Comtac VI Headset in coyote brown featuring Natural Interaction Behavior technology, single and dual communication compatibility, 21GC modular connector compatibility, gel-filled ear cushions, multiple mounting configurations, maximum weight of 380g, battery operation (AA/AAA/rechargeable), fail-safe external radio communication upon battery depletion, NIB function up to 10 meters, water resistance, and compliance with DA PAM 40-501 Army Hearing Conservation Program 2015 standards; (2) an Aries Dual Comm Push-to-Talk Assembly providing PTT functionality for tactical radios with support for dual independent communication channels and compatibility with the specified headset and radio connectors; (3) a 21GC Series Harris XG100/XL200 Radio Connector Cable with minimum 18-inch lead length; (4) a 21GC Series Motorola XTS Radio Connector Cable with minimum 18-inch lead length; and (5) a 21GC Series Overmolded 6-Pin Radio Connector for military multiband radios (PRC-148, PRC-152, PRC-117 series) with minimum 18-inch lead length. All radio connector cables must be part of the 21GC modular series or directly compatible equivalents providing secure and reliable connections to their respective radio systems.

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Salient Characteristic

127 SFS Headsets and Push to Talk Equipment

Requirement: Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal To

This document outlines the minimum essential physical and functional characteristics required for a tactical communication suite. All "or equal" items must meet or exceed these specifications to be considered for award.

����� 1. Tactical Communication Headset

• Brand Name: Peltor Comtac VI Headset, Coyote Brown

• Salient Characteristics:

o Must be coyote brown in color.

o Must provide both single and dual communication compatibility within a single headset unit.

o Must feature "Natural Interaction Behavior" (NIB) or equivalent technology that allows for natural face-to-face communication while wearing hearing protection.

o Must include a downlead compatible with the 21GC modular connector series.

o Must be supplied with gel-filled ear cushions for enhanced comfort and seal.

o Must include both a standard over-the-head transition band and helmet rail mounts (e.g., ARC rail compatible) to allow for multiple user configurations.

o Must not weight more than 380g with headband o AA, AAA, or rechargeable battery operated o Fail Safe: external radio communication will continue upon battery depletion o NIB function up to 10 meters o Water resistant o Meets DA PAM 40 501 Army Hearing Conservation Program 2015 single hearing protection requirement for both steady state and impulse noise

���������������� 2. Dual Communication Push-to-Talk (PTT) Assembly

• Brand Name or Equal To: Aries Dual Comm Push-to-Talk (PTT) Assembly

• Salient Characteristics:

o Must provide a Push-To-Talk (PTT) functionality for tactical radios.

o Must support dual, independent communication channels, allowing the user to connect and operate two separate radio systems simultaneously.

o Must be compatible with the specified headset (Item 1) and radio connectors (Items 3, 4, and 5).

��� 3. Radio Connector Cable: Harris Radios

• Brand Name or Equal To: 21GC Series: Harris XG100/XL200 Series Radio Connector

• Salient Characteristics:

o Must be part of the 21GC modular series or a directly compatible equivalent.

o Must provide a secure and reliable connection to Harris XG100 and XL200 series portable radios.

o The cable lead length must be at least 18 inches.

��� 4. Radio Connector Cable: Motorola Radios

• Brand Name or Equal To: 21GC Series: Motorola XTS Series Radio Connector

• Salient Characteristics:

o Must be part of the 21GC modular series or a directly compatible equivalent.

o Must provide a secure and reliable connection to Motorola XTS series portable radios.

��� 5. Radio Connector Cable: Military Multiband Radios

• Brand Name or Equal To: 21GC Series: Overmolded 6-Pin Radio Connector

• Salient Characteristics:

o Must be part of the 21GC modular series or a directly compatible equivalent.

o Must feature a durable, overmolded 6-pin connector.

o Must provide a secure and reliable connection to PRC-148, PRC-152, and PRC-117 series radios.

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