A1. Salient Characteristics Bose Headset Contract_Redacted1.pdf

This document is a Description of Requirement for federal supplies procured by the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCINCR) under the Realistic Assessments (RA) Salient Characteristics for Fiscal Year 2025.

The solicitation requires two line items: (1) 30 units of A30 Low Impedance Headsets manufactured by Bose (Part Number 857641-2230), specified without Bluetooth capability, featuring U174 5-ohm low impedance, noise cancelling, lightweight design with low clamping force, active equalization, and FAA TSO and EASA E/TSO-C139a certification; and (2) 35 Atlantic Signal Peltor adapter cables (Part Number ADP.L004.47-12) compatible with V22 Osprey/H-1 Y/CH-53E ICS platforms, sized at 12 inches in length. All supplies must be manufactured in the United States or comply with DFARS clause 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program requirements. Delivery, shipping, and handling are included as incidental services and must be provided by the contractor. The document header indicates this is version 1 of the salient characteristics document for the Strategic Branch.