Voice switch headsets (vshs) and accessories
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6973GH-25-M-VSHS
- Agency
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Franchise Acquisition Servies
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to develop an acquisition strategy for Voice Switch Headsets (VSHS) and accessories, along with associated engineering and configuration management services. This procurement is for specialized communication equipment used by Air Traffic Control Specialists across FAA facilities including Air Traffic Control Towers, Radar Approach Controls, and Flight Service Stations. The equipment must meet rigorous technical standards encompassing multiple headset and handset configurations with varying ear designs, noise-canceling capabilities, electromagnetic compatibility requirements, and a minimum 5-year service life with a Mean Time Between Failures of at least 20,000 hours. The FAA has not yet determined the evaluation criteria or competition structure, as the agency is using this market survey to assess vendor capabilities and cost estimates prior to finalizing the acquisition approach. Interested vendors must submit written responses by January 13, 2026, with all questions directed in writing to the contracting specialist; no phone calls will be accepted, and respondents are encouraged to comment on the government's approach to the requirements.
This market survey carries no set-aside designation at the current time, though the FAA reserves the right to conduct a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or 8(a) certified firms. No incumbent contractors or current award values have been identified in this pre-solicitation phase, as the market survey is intended to inform the government's acquisition strategy and determine whether adequate competition exists among qualified firms. Respondents should provide statements of interest, capability descriptions, and rough orders of magnitude cost estimates based on the draft Statement of Work and technical specifications provided; the FAA will not compensate vendors for their participation in this market survey, and all associated costs are the sole responsibility of responding businesses. The procurement encompasses Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Non-Developmental Item (NDI) hardware systems with comprehensive lifecycle support including system engineering, testing, quality management, a 2-year commercial warranty, and technical support services for deployment across National Airspace System facilities.
Notice text
MARKET SURVEY FOR VOICE SWITCH HEADSETS (VSHS) AND ACCESSORIES
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING SPECIALIST. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.
This is a market survey for information and comments from industry that will aid in the formation of an acquisition strategy for the Voice Switch Headsets (VSHS), accessories, engineering services and configuration management services. The draft requirements are identified in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW).
The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. This is not a screening information request or request for proposal of any kind. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense.
At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, service disabled veteran-owned small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program.
The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and rough orders of magnitude (cost estimates) from businesses interested in and capable of providing the required material per the Statement of Work (SOW). Respondents to this Market Survey are encouraged to provide comments regarding the government’s approach to this requirement.
This market survey is also being conducted in order to obtain the information necessary to determine whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the potential acquisition among small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a) certified firms.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and size standards for this effort:
NAICS – 334210, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing – 1,250 Employees
Interested firms are required to submit a copy of their SBA 8(a) certification letter, if applicable.
The FAA requires interested vendors to address the requirements in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). This document is provided for feedback and comments.
Each vendor should include the following information along with their submission:
-Capability Statement - This document should identify the listed NSNs that have been provided by your firm.
NSN DESCRIPTION
5965-01-453-2865 HEADSET, MICROPHONE
5965-01-453-0761 HEADSET, MICROPHONE
5965-01-467-5471 HDST, BASE UNIT 25'
5965-01-467-5462 HDST, BASE UNIT 15'
5965-01-467-5446 HDST, BASE UNIT 10'
5965-01-506-3305 HDST, AFSS BASE 15'
5965-01-431-3246 HEADSET, ELECTRICAL
5965-01-655-5006 H261N-CD
5965-00-240-5775 EARPIECE
5965-01-018-2792 EARPHONE ELEMENT
4710-01-006-4922 TUBE ACOUSTIC
5965-01-432-6459 CUSHION, EAR
5965-01-467-1857 CUSHION, EAR
5340-01-467-1859 CLIP, SPRING TENSION
5965-01-461-6071 VOICE TUBE TRISTAR
5965-01-467-1863 EAR TIP KIT
5965-01-655-5659 EYEGLASS CLIP KIT FOR H31CD
5965-01-598-8076 AC ADAPTER
6140-01-598-8070 BATTERY
5995-01-598-8085 CBLA, SPEC PUR ELC
5965-01-208-5820 ACOUSTICAL CUP
5940-01-433-0550 QD LOCK KIT
5965-01-036-9945 204244-03
5965-01-655-5128 204244-04
5965-01-655-5130 204244-05
5965-01-467-1872 24316-01
5965-01-655-5653 201059-01
5965-01-293-4525 17593-02
5965-01-433-9864 HANDSET
5965-01-399-5858 HANDSET NNC 15 FT
5965-01-483-3353 HANDSET
5965-01-483-3350 HANDSET
5965-01-426-1707 HANDSET NC 15 FT
5965-01-483-3356 HANDSET NC 25 FT
6625-01-506-2919 TEST SET, TELECOMM
4940-01-519-8691 ADAPTER, TEST
5965-01-467-5438 SDS 1046-15
5965-00-232-4884 MIC FAA E2162B 15F
5965-01-497-2723 MICROPHONE, HANDHELD
5965-01-658-4497 HEADSET VOICE SWITCH
5965-01-658-9422 MICROPHONE, HANDHELD
5965-01-718-3277 CA22CD-SC CORDLESS PTT DECT 1920-1930 MHz HEADSET
7025-01-718-3274 CA22CD-SC SINGLE CHANNEL REMOTE WITH BATTERY
6130-01-718-3271 CA22CD BATTERY PACK
6130-01-718-3269 Universal AC POWER SUPPLY
6150-01-728-2324 AMPLIFIER, WIRED PTT 10FT CORD
6150-01-728-2301 AMPLIFIER, WIRED PTT 15FT CORD
6150-01-728-2315 AMPLIFIER, WIRED PTT 25FT CORD
-Engineering and Configuration Management Services
Engineering Services - Lead Program Manager
Engineering Services - Senior Design Engineer
Engineering Services - Senior Test Engineer
Configuration Management Services
- Previous contracts and awards for Air Traffic Control headsets, accessories, and services (elaborate: quantities, dollar amounts and provide detailed information and past performance)
- Number of years in business
2. Clearly state whether or not you can provide all of the types of supplies and services listed in the draft SOW.
3. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) or budgetary estimate for the items described in the draft SOW.
4. Please address the above in your response and do not just submit a capability statement.
All responses to this market survey must be received by 4:00 p.m. Central Time (Oklahoma Time) on the 13 January 2026.
The FAA requests that all submittals, including attachments, be submitted electronically to the following:
Email: Jason.m.perry@faa.gov
Please include "MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: “Voice Switch Headsets (VSHS)” in the subject line of your email. Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary.
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