AOC requires 20 Lightspeed Zulu 3 ANR Headsets wit

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, is procuring 20 Lightspeed Zulu 3 ANR (Active Noise Reduction) Headsets with refresher kits through this solicitation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 5965 for Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2025, with responses due by August 5, 2025, providing potential contractors with approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. The evaluation appears to utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria based on the included government files, which means awards will be made to the technically qualified offeror with the lowest price. The procurement includes accompanying documentation such as a statement of need for mooring lines and LPTA combined synopsis language.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business enterprises. The solicitation specifies a quantity of 20 headset units, indicating this is a relatively modest procurement volume that aligns with the small business set-aside designation. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation. The government files include a formal solicitation document, statement of need documentation, and LPTA evaluation criteria guidance, suggesting this is a straightforward commercial item acquisition. No specific award values, budget ranges, or place of performance locations are indicated in the basic solicitation information provided.