Notice of Intent to Sole Source - LightSpeed Headset

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for 150 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headsets to Lightspeed Aviation. The procurement is specifically for the Air and Marine Operations (AMO) division and focuses on acquiring a specialized aviation headset with unique characteristics. The headset was selected due to its seven-year warranty, robust materials, and superior performance in demanding aviation environments. This sole source procurement is categorized under the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing NAICS code and the Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers PSC category. The notice was posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline of March 31, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure mission-critical communication equipment for CBP's Air and Marine Operations aircrew members. Contractors who believe they can provide equivalent headsets are invited to submit a capabilities statement to the contracting officer, Michael A. Hall, by the specified deadline. The procurement is set aside for total small business participation, and interested vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet the exact specifications of the Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset (P/N# Lightspeed 4064). Key requirements include providing headsets with a seven-year warranty, resistance to tearing, and compatibility with current communications equipment. The headsets will be drop-shipped to the National Supply and Logistics Center in El Paso, TX, with a performance period of 60 days from the award date. Invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the government has conducted an internal review to determine the fair and reasonable pricing of the procurement.