3M PELTOR ComTac VI NIB Hearing Defender Headset & ARC NATO Wired Tactical PTT

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is procuring 13 each of two specific military communication items: 3M PELTOR ComTac VI NIB Hearing Defender Headsets (Brown, Headband & ARC, 915 MHz) and ARC NATO Wired Tactical PTT accessories for use with Kenwood NX5200-K2 radio sets. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using FAR Part 13 procedures under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure. Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller and provide proper authorization documentation, while maintaining active SAM registration and CAGE code compliance. The evaluation will use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with award going to the single offeror providing all items that meets technical requirements at the lowest evaluated price. This is an all-or-none requirement where partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive, and quotes must be submitted electronically in PDF or MS Word format by September 18, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business participation and includes a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification emphasizing that 3M Peltor equipment is currently in use by the Expeditionary Systems Engineering Division, providing seamless integration without safety issues or costly modifications. The contract requires delivery within 60 days after award to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division facility in Fallbrook, California. All items must be new from the Original Equipment Manufacturer and comply with various federal contracting provisions including Buy American requirements and restrictions on telecommunications equipment. The solicitation document references Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04 provisions and includes standard commercial item clauses, with any amendments to be published on the procurement website for offeror monitoring.