Limited Competition Justification 127 SFS Headsets and PTT Equipment_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a single-source procurement of 127 SFS Headsets and PTT Equipment by the National Guard Bureau. The procurement is for a new firm fixed-price contract under the O&M, Air fund category, with contracting activity W50S85 for the 127th Fighter Squadron Supply. The document is controlled by the National Guard Bureau's 127th Mission Support Contracting office and is classified as a source selection. Tami McKenney serves as the Contracting Officer, with Austin Parks as the Contract Specialist.

The requirement is for a MUST BE BRAND NAME tactical communication headset (3M Peltor Comtac VI) along with four ancillary items that must be either brand name or equal: Aries Dual Communication Push-to-Talk (PTT) Assembly, 21GC Series Harris XG100 XL200 Series Radio Connector, and 21GC Series Motorola XTS Series Radio Connector with associated cables. The justification demonstrates that the ComTac VI headset is the only product meeting government requirements due to its proprietary Natural Interaction Behavior (NIB) function and unique features not replicable by competitors, combined with certified compatibility with existing helmet systems and hearing protection standards. Market research confirmed no alternative commercially available headsets integrate all required salient characteristics. The document was prepared on February 10, 2026, and approved by the Contracting Officer on February 11, 2026, with authority cited under 10 USC 2304(a)(1) and 41 USC 3304(a)(1) for single-source procurement.