Bose ProFlight Series II Statement of Need April 2026.pdf

10 April 2026

Statement of Need BOSE ProFlight Series II Headsets

McConnell AFB, Kansas

1.Overview

1.1 The 22nd OG requires 105 each Bose ProFlight Series II model flight headsets made by the Bose Corporation for use on the KC-46.

2.Description

2.1 The contractor shall provide 105 each Bose ProFlight Series II model flight headsets with the following features:

2.1.1 Headsets must have the six pin LEMO plug.

2.1.1.1 This is to be compatible with the 6 pin LEMO to dual-plug high-impedance “civil” jack adapter plug (six pin to GA plug - Bose part number 327080-0010) and the 6 pin LEMO to single-plug low-impedance “military” adapter plug (six pin to U174 plug - Bose part number 327080-0020), without needing battery-operated converters.

2.1.2 Headsets must have a microphone compatible with both high and low impedance systems, such that no interference is created when the microphone is keyed.

2.1.3. Headsets must sit on the user's head such that they do not interfere with boom operator 3D glasses use during air refueling.

2.1.4. Headsets must have the ability to operate using one ear or two ears, to facilitate cross cockpit checklist reading IAW KC-46 standard operating procedures (SOPs).

2.1.5. Headsets must have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval.

2.1.6 Headsets must have the ability to turn Bluetooth off during use. (Bose part number 789812-5040).

2.2 The Contractor shall provide 105 each Bose ProFlight six pin to GA plugs.

2.3 The Contractor shall provide 105 each Bose ProFlight six pin to U174 plugs.

3.ELIMINATION OF USE OF CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

a. Contractors shall not:

1. Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or

2. Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

b. For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32- 7086[AR2] ) are Class I ODSs:

1. Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

2. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-

215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503;

and

3. Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

4.Warranty

4.1 The contractor shall provide a minimum of 1 year warranty for each headset. Any defect that is not caused by government damage or misuse shall be replaced by the contractor at no cost to the government.

5.Delivery

5.1 CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003 will be delivered to McConnell AFB

5.2 CLINs 0005, 0006, 0007 will be delivered to Pease ANGB

5.3 The contractor shall complete delivery of each line item no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the order.

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