127 SFS Communication Headsets and Push-to-Talk Equipment- Limited Source (Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal)

The Department of the Army Michigan Army National Guard (Michigan National Guard) is soliciting competitive quotes for tactical communication headsets and push-to-talk equipment through solicitation W50S8526QA008. The procurement encompasses five line items totaling 575 units (115 units each) consisting of Peltor Comtac VI Headsets in coyote brown with Natural Interaction Behavior technology, Aries Dual Comm Push-to-Talk assemblies, and three variants of 21GC Series radio connector cables compatible with Harris, Motorola, and military multiband radio platforms. This is structured as a "Brand Name and Brand Name or Equal To" requirement, permitting offerors to propose equivalent products that meet or exceed all specified characteristics while maintaining full compatibility within the integrated communications suite. The solicitation will be evaluated using equal weighting of price and past performance, with past performance assessed through the SPRS database and CPARS for the preceding three years within similar dollar thresholds. The offer due date is March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with all questions and clarifications addressed through the RFI process, which was current as of February 23, 2026.

This acquisition is set aside 100% for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 334290 with a small business size standard of 800 employees, and no specific incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract value is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (under $350,000) as a firm fixed-price award with anticipated funding by September 30, 2026. All equipment must be delivered within 120 calendar days of award receipt to Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Charter Township, Michigan, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. Contractors are responsible for transportation costs under FOB destination terms, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system only upon complete acceptance of all equipment in good working order. The contracting activity is located at 43200 Maple Street, Selfridge ANGB, Michigan, with Austin Parks serving as the solicitation point of contact.