COMTAC VI HEADSET & ARIES DUAL COMM PUSH TO TALK ASSEMBLY

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a brand name requirement for the 3M Comtac VI Headset and Aries Dual Comm Push To Talk assembly, requiring the contractor to supply all necessary equipment, materials, software, and labor to deliver a fully integrated and operational system as defined in the attached technical specifications. This solicitation explicitly mandates compliance with the specified brand name and does not accept alternatives, ensuring strict adherence to the prescribed hardware and communication capabilities. Evaluation of proposals will follow the criteria outlined in FAR clause 52.212-2 included in the SF1449 form, with delivery location—either APO AP 96367-5201 or Tracy, CA 95304-5000—not affecting the scoring or selection process. The solicitation, numbered FA527026QA044, was posted on July 12, 2026, with questions due by July 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time and responses required by July 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334310 for communications equipment manufacturing and involves no set-aside provisions. Performance will be coordinated through the 18th Combat Support Group at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, while primary point of contact is Jonathan Garcia at jonathan.garcia.27@us.af.mil, with secondary support provided by A1C Isaiah Herron. The contract is managed under the Office of the Department of Defense, and all submissions must comply with the exacting technical standards and deadline requirements outlined in the official solicitation.