Sonetics Hearing Protection

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a sole-source procurement for Sonetics wireless hearing protection headsets, with the solicitation opening on May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time and closing on May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. MoDOT has determined that only Sonetics Corporation can provide the required wireless hearing protection headsets, and the procurement is being conducted in accordance with 7 CSR 10-11.020(5)(A) and (5)(B). The headsets feature DECT 7 wireless communication technology with optimized 1.9GHz frequency, 24-decibel passive noise reduction rating, extended battery life with 24 hours of talk time on a four-hour charge, radio-ready and Bluetooth-enabled capabilities for multiple technology platforms, and a listen-through feature that allows operators to maintain face-to-face communication. The Sonetics V2 headset is backwards compatible with products purchased prior to March 2024. The contractor must supply pricing on a per-unit basis, with MoDOT encouraging vendors to propose price discounts for prompt payment or other beneficial price reductions, though no price increases will be granted during the first six months of the original contract period or any renewal period. All equipment must conform to specifications, be fit for purpose, be merchantable, and be free from defect, with warranties surviving delivery. The contract will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with an initial term of one year from the Notice of Award, with two optional one-year renewal periods at MoDOT's sole discretion.

Responses must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS, and vendors must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system to be considered for contract award. No pre-bid conference, tour date, or on-site visit is specified in the solicitation materials. The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance with MoDOT and the Missouri Department of Transportation named as additional insureds and must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including nondiscrimination requirements, drug-free workplace standards, the Domestic Products Procurement Act for purchases over $25,000, and Executive Order 07-13 regarding employment eligibility verification. MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed during contract performance. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted vendor categories are detailed in the available solicitation documents. The sole source nature of this procurement indicates that Sonetics Corporation is identified as the incumbent or only viable source, and no competing vendors are being solicited. Specific pricing information, set-aside details, or total funding amounts are not provided in the available solicitation materials.