BOSE ProFlight Series II Headsets
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA462125Q0031
- Agency
- Air Mobility Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- HUBZone
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- McConnell AFB, Kansas 67221, United States
- Points of contact
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- MSgt Carl Brantingham carl.brantingham@us.af.mil (316) 759-4513
- Mohammed Diallo mohammed.diallo@us.af.mil (316) 759-6866
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command's 22nd Operations Group is procuring 80 Bose ProFlight Series II flight headsets with 6-pin LEMO connectors and Bluetooth capability for use on KC-46 aircraft. The procurement also includes 80 panel powered headset to portable fixed wing adapters and 80 6-pin LEMO to helicopter adapters, all manufactured by Bose Corporation. The headsets must meet specific technical requirements including FAA TSO approval, compatibility with high and low impedance systems, ability to disable Bluetooth during operations, and accommodation of boom operator 3D glasses during air refueling missions. The government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptance based on comprehensive understanding of the requirements outlined in the Statement of Need. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2025, with proposals due by July 18, 2025, allowing only eight days for submission.
This procurement is designated as a HUBZone set-aside contract under NAICS code 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The single source justification indicates that after extensive testing of over 20 different flight headset models including David Clark Pro-M, Pro-S, H-10, and C-17 H-10, as well as Telex 750/7/8/8+ models, only the Bose ProFlight Series II and Bose A30 headsets fully satisfy the operational requirements. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty and replace any defects not caused by government damage at no cost. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days after receipt of the order, with performance taking place at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. The procurement covers a total of 240 items across the three product categories, specifically designed for KC-46 and KC-135 flight operations.
Notice text
22 OG requires the purchase of 80 each Bose ProFlight Series II w/6-pin LEMO Connector, with Bluetooth Headsets, 80 each Panel Powered Headset to Portable Fixed Wing Adapters, and 80 each 6-pin LEMO to Helicopter Adapter for Bose Headsets made by Bose Corporation for use on the KC-46. See attched documents for more details.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - FA462125Q0031.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - BNJ - Bose ProFlight Series II Headsets - Redacted.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - SON - Bose ProFlight Series II 28 May 2025.pdf |
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