Intent to Sole Source - 48 RQS - ComTac VI Headsets
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
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
- Tucson, Arizona 85707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 48th Rescue Squadron within the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to sole source the procurement of ComTac VI Headsets and related accessories to Atlantic Signal, LLC. This notice was posted on January 16, 2026, and represents a non-solicitation announcement, meaning quotes are not being accepted at this time. The procurement is being pursued as a sole-source acquisition due to Atlantic Signal's proprietary technology and status as the exclusive distributor of the ComTac VI headset model. The contracting review determined that no viable alternative manufacturers exist that could meet the specified requirements. The 355th Contracting Squadron is managing this procurement on behalf of the Air Force.
The objective of this procurement is to acquire 35 units of ComTac VI Headsets equipped with advanced communication capabilities, including built-in wireless intercom, adaptive environmental auditory settings, and adjustable noise-canceling microphones, along with supporting accessories and connectors. The equipment will support Air Force personnel including Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators, Guardian Angel operators, and Pararescue Personnel. The Special Notice due date is January 21, 2026, although this represents the comment period for the sole-source justification rather than a solicitation deadline. Only Atlantic Signal, LLC is eligible to respond to this procurement, as it is a sole-source award. The procurement includes multiple contract line items (CLINs) covering the headsets in Coyote color, ARIES Dual Comm Push to Talk Assembly components, radio connectors, cables compatible with various radio systems, and shipping, with an estimated total contract value supporting the BARS program.
Notice text
Intent to sole source to Atlantic Signal, LLC for ComTac VI Headsets
This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.
The 48TH Rescue Squadron is requesting the procurement of ComTac VI headsets and accessories. These headsets give Operators the ability to communicate through radio and bluetooth. The three main advancements that provide these advantages are built-in wireless intercom, upgraded auditory settings that include adaptive environmental settings, and an adjustable length noise cancelling microphone.
See below for a breakdown of item specifics:
CLIN 0001 - (CT6.XCY.GC) ComTac VI Headset (Coyote) w/ 21 GC Downlead (35 EA)
CLIN 0002 - (ARS.D.GCR-GCR.GC-01) ARIES Dual Comm Push to Talk Assembly (35 EA)
CLIN 0003 - (21GC.R.H13.8) 21 GC Series: PRC-163/RF-9820S/148E Spear Radio Connector with EUD - 8" Lead (35 EA)
CLIN 0004 - (21GC.I.009.8) 21 GC Series: Night Stalker ICS Cable (HI/Low Impedance) (35 EA)
CLIN 0005 - (21GC.I.004.8) 21 GC Series: V22 Osprey ICS Cable - 8" Lead (35 EA)
CLIN 0006 - Shipping (1 EA)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-BNO JA-48TH RQS_ Comtac VI_Redacted.pdf |
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