Comtac VI headset & aries dual comm push to talk assembly
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA527026QA049
- 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, 18th Contracting Squadron, seeks 21 units each of 3M COMTAC VI Headsets, ARIES Dual Communications Push-to-Talk Assemblies, and associated cable and connector assemblies, with proposals due August 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT and questions due August 20 at 4:00 PM EDT. This is a brand name requirement with no set-aside.
Place of performance is Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan. Delivery is required within 100 calendar days from award to either 18 CES/CED OPC 80 Box 5201, APO AP 96367-5201, or DLA Consolidation Point Tracy, California; delivery location does not impact evaluation.
The procurement is firm fixed price under PSC 5965. Equipment specifications require new COMTAC VI units only (no remanufactured or gray market items) manufactured by 3M, featuring TP-105 downlead cables, 5-conductor connectors, level-dependent digital audio protection, noise cancellation, attenuation ratings of 20–23 dB, and approximately 30-hour battery life with AAA batteries. ARIES PTT Assemblies must include two ODU Size 0HD Blue communication jacks, one Red headset jack, three communication channels, polyurethane flame-retardant black outer jacket, temperature range –40 to 90 degrees Celsius, and compatibility with Motorola APX 6000 and PRC-163 radios. Required cable assemblies include 21GC Series Motorola APX Radio Connectors (27-inch lead), 21GC Series 6-Pin Radio Connectors for PRC 148/152/117 (27-inch lead), and 21GC Series Headset Adapter Cables (8-inch lead). All equipment includes manufacturer's standard warranty.
Evaluation weighs price and past performance equally. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor location and destination; SSgt Alec Moore is the inspection point of contact. Payment is through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The government will not provide pricing history, prior award information, or an Independent Government Cost Estimate.
Notice text
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 Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Responses are due by 24 Aug 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
Q&A:
Questions-
1.
"The delivery addresses provided are:
- 18 CES/CED
OPC 80 Box 5201
APO, AP
96367-5201.
2. DLA Consolidation Point
Tracy California.
Could you please advise which address should be used for delivery?"
Answer: Either delivery method is suitable. Delivery location will not impact evaluation factors listed in 52.212-2.
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