Comtac VI headset & aries dual comm push to talk assembly
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA527026QA044
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Kadena AFB Okinawa 96367 Japan
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Pacific Air Forces seeks 21 units each of COMTAC VI Headsets and ARIES Dual Comm Push to Talk assemblies, plus associated adapter cables and radio connectors, with proposals due July 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Questions are due July 20 at 4:00 PM EDT. This is a brand name requirement, unrestricted procurement with HUBZone small business eligible for a 10 percent evaluation preference.
Place of performance is Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days from award receipt to either 18 CES/CED OPC 80 Box 5201, APO AP 96367-5201 or DLA Dist San Joaquin, Tracy, California; delivery location does not impact evaluation.
The four line items specify 21 units each of CT6.XCY.5C COMTAC 6 Headset in Coyote with 5C downlead; ARS.D.GCR-GCR.GC-01 ARIES Dual Comm PTT Assembly compatible with PRC-163/RF-9820S/148E SPEAR radios; 21GC.A.001.5C-8 Headset Adapter Cable with 8-inch lead; and 21GC.R.H13.27 PRC-163 radio connector with 27-inch lead and end-user device connector. All equipment must be new, not remanufactured or gray market. The COMTAC VI must support at least 4 simultaneous speakers and 60+ listeners within 30 feet, include 5-conductor TP-105 downlead, level-dependent digital audio protection, automatic noise compression, 20–23dB attenuation, and approximately 30-hour battery life. The ARIES PTT requires dual ODU Size 0HD ports, two DPDT switches, three comm channels, temperature range −40°C to 90°C, and 30V rating. All items are firm fixed price, NAICS 334310, PSC 5965. Evaluation is based on price and past performance weighted equally. Inspection and acceptance occur at both contractor facility and destination (F2H3A2, 18 CES AF No Milsbills Proc CP, Unit 5132, APO AP 96368-5132, SSgt Alec Moore). Contracting officer is Jonathan Garcia at FA5270 18 CONS PK. Amendment 2 extended the deadline from July 23 to July 31 and broke out line items in detail.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1
The purpose of this amendment is to:
Update the technical specifications sheet.
Amendment 2
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Extend the solicitation date to Jul 31, 2026
2. Update line items to break them out in detail.
*IMPORTANT
The Q&A is attached. See summary of changes for additional information.
The Government is soliciting a brand name requirement for 3MComtac VI Headset & Aries Dual Comm Push To Talk (CMTH & ARIES PTT) assemblies. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials, software, and labor to ensure a fully operational and integrated CMTH & ARIES PTT. Full technical specifications and performance requirements are outlined in the attached specifications sheet.
Note: This is a brand name requirement.
* For evaluation factors refer to 52.212-2 inside SF1449.
Questions are due by 20 July 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Responses are due by 31 July 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Shipping may be made to either; Delivery Address:
18 CES/CED
OPC 80 BOX 5201
APO, AP
96367-5201
Or
USA
W1A8 DLA DIST SAN
JOAQUIN
CCP WHSE 30, 25600
SOUTH CHRISMAN RD
TRACY, CA 95304-5000
UNITED STATES
IMPORTANT : *Either delivery method is suitable. Delivery location will not impact evaluation factors listed in 52.212-2.
Update #1 ·
The Government is soliciting a brand name requirement for 3MComtac VI Headset & Aries Dual Comm Push To Talk (CMTH & ARIES PTT) assemblies. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials, software, and labor to ensure a fully operational and integrated CMTH & ARIES PTT. Full technical specifications and performance requirements are outlined in the attached specifications sheet.
Note: This is a brand name requirement.
* For evaluation factors refer to 52.212-2 inside SF1449.
Questions are due by 20 July 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Responses are due by 23 July 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Shipping may be made to either; Delivery Address:
18 CES/CED
OPC 80 BOX 5201
APO, AP
96367-5201
Or
USA
W1A8 DLA DIST SAN
JOAQUIN
CCP WHSE 30, 25600
SOUTH CHRISMAN RD
TRACY, CA 95304-5000
UNITED STATES
IMPORTANT : *Either delivery method is suitable. Delivery location will not impact evaluation factors listed in 52.212-2.
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