Bose A30 Headsets

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking 85 Bose A30 U174 Plug headset assemblies without Bluetooth capability for use on the upgraded AWACS DRAGON Flight Deck E-3 aircraft. The procurement consists of two specific components: 85 headset assemblies (part number 857641-0010) and 85 microphone/cable assemblies (part number 857642-2330) designated specifically for pilots, co-pilots, and flight engineers. The solicitation includes a brand-name justification based on unique technical requirements, as these Bose A30 headsets are currently the only compatible headsets that have been flight tested and approved by the E-3 Program Office, providing superior transmission quality using the VOX function and resolving previous communication delays and safety issues. The Contracting Officer will utilize the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to evaluate quotations across three risk categories: item risk, price risk, and supplier risk. Vendors must quote all items and quantities in the List of Materials to be considered for award, with offers due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, and all submissions must remain valid for 30 days.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers). No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available materials. The contract requires delivery of exactly 85 complete headset systems, with each unit consisting of both the headset assembly and microphone/cable assembly components. Performance will take place at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, supporting the 552 Operations Group's mission requirements. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering areas such as business ethics, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and contractor compliance requirements. Contact points for this procurement are Rodrick Harris and 1st Lt Anna Jackson from the U.S. Air Force contracting office.