David Clark Headsets

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking to procure 135 David Clark One-XM Headsets (Part Number 43102G-09) through a brand name requirement solicitation. These specialized headsets feature advanced noise cancellation technology, digital signal processing, Bluetooth connectivity, and are specifically required for C-17 aircraft operations based on an approved Air Force Life Cycle Management Center headset list. The procurement is structured as a combined synopsis and solicitation under NAICS code 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotations electronically to the contracting officer by 2:00 PM EDT on July 28, 2025. The evaluation will be based on the completed RFQ Pricing Sheet, which requires vendors to provide unit pricing, total cost, company information, business size certification, warranty details, and delivery terms.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting participation to qualifying small businesses only. The solicitation represents a single-source procurement justified by the specific technical requirements that only David Clark headsets can meet for the C-17 aircraft platform, with market research confirming that multiple small businesses are capable of fulfilling this brand-specific requirement. While the exact contract value has been redacted from the documentation, the procurement involves 135 units with delivery scheduled 60 days after receipt of order. The headsets will be delivered to Joint Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina, and each unit weighs 12.3 ounces with specifications including a one-year warranty and FAA TSO-C139a approval. The procurement is associated with Purchase Request/Local ID Number F1M1G45188AG01, and no contract financing will be provided by the government.