JFOTFOC - Headsets - Redacted.pdf

This is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Coast Guard is procuring 3M Peltor Comtac VI NIB headsets and 3M Peltor Push to Talk adapters for fire team members to enable short-range, headset-to-headset communication in high-noise operational environments while maintaining hearing protection. The justification cites a Brand Name exception, asserting that the 3M Peltor Comtac VI NIB is essential to government requirements because it is the only headset equipped with Natural Interaction Behavior (NIB) technology that allows secure communications without external radios while being compatible with Harris "green-gear" radios and 3M military and PSU COMMS systems. The contracting officer employed market research as the fair and reasonable price determination method. The specific products identified are the 3M Peltor ComTac VI NIB Headsets (P/N: 7100202850) and 3M Peltor Push to Talk adapters (P/N: 7010384651). The justification references FAR 5.102(a)(6), FAR 11.105, and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the applicable acquisition authorities. The document was last updated November 1, 2024, and requires signatures from both the Technical and Requirements Point of Contact and the Contracting Officer.