Limited Source Justification- 127 SFS Communication Headsets and Push-to-Talk Equipment

The Department of the Army Michigan National Guard has issued a Special Notice for a limited source justification procurement of 127 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Communication Headsets and Push-to-Talk Equipment. This solicitation, posted on February 17, 2026, with a closing date of March 6, 2026, is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity. The procurement is being conducted by the 127th Mission Support Contracting office under contracting activity W50S85, with Tami McKenney serving as the Contracting Officer. The requirement centers on outfitting Security Forces personnel with tactical communications equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and safety. A competitive solicitation will be posted to Unison Marketplace and through a GPE notice directing offerors to the full solicitation posting.

The primary objective of this acquisition is to provide Security Forces with the same tactical communications suite utilized by the Air Combat Command (ACC) Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment (BARS) program. The government requires the brand-name ComTac VI headset as the sole source for the primary equipment due to its proprietary Natural Interaction Behavior (NIB) function, which enables secure localized communication without radio broadcast, combined with its certified compliance with DA PAM 40-501 hearing protection standards and proven helmet system integration. However, to maximize competition, the ancillary components—specifically the Aries Push-to-Talk assembly and three communications cables—will be procured on a "brand name or equal" basis, allowing contractors to propose alternative products that demonstrate seamless electronic integration with the ComTac VI headset and full capability to support triple-radio communication without signal degradation. Small business firms are eligible to participate in this set-aside opportunity. Interested contractors must submit proposals demonstrating how their proposed "equal" components meet the specified performance and integration requirements by the March 6, 2026 deadline.